Buena Vista Tobacco Factory Reserva Double Toro

[CWS]

This cigar was gifted to me by a friend who is a new rep. The story of the company is interesting. Spanish company with more money most small countries wants to get in the cigar business. Hire scientists to find a growing area that matches Pinar Del Rio as close as possible. They find it in Ecuador. The factory is brand new in the carib and manned by cuban rollers on visa from cuba. Sound good?

The cigar is a beautiful oily stick with a few clear veins. The skin is pebbled and medium brown in color. Pre light draw is medium firm with a wonderful tobacco taste. The smoke is full and thick with a slight sweetness reminiscent of a BBF. Strong tobacco flavors, smooth easy smoke with no bite. I was very suprised by this cigar and could swear I was smoking a cuban. I smoked it to the nub. The downside is this cigar will be very pricey. The presentation in a finished cabinet of three cigars was pleasing but must add to the cost. But for the cost, I would prbably put this into my regular rotation.

 

[AZSaxman]

It is just a fine tasty cigar, isn't it!? The rep I talked to said that those presentation cases are made by Humidif Posted via Mobile Device

 

[Strickland]

Sounds delicious... how much are they?

 

[jwintosh]

thanks Chuck!! i'll try it!!

 

[BradMc]

Mouth watering Chuck..............

 

[blessednxs65]

Thanks Chuck now you are tempting me. So tell me, is it worth the asking price?

Only of I knew a rep...


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[jsnake]

Sounds delicious. We need a pic! Definitely going to keep my eyes open for these. I love finding new boutique brands.

 

[theribdoctor]

http://www.buenavistacigars.com/view_the_products.shtml

 

[GHeathcott]

Thanks for your review, Chuck. Here's another brand new review of Buena Vista Reserva cigars, posted on the weekly e-newsletter from Jack Schwartz Importers in Chicago (one of the nation's oldest cigar shops):

"Every now and then you discover a truly amazing cigar at the cigar trade show. Most of the time they're from an established company or one that has been around for at least a few years. It is very rare to find a new cigar that knocks your socks off from a brand new company. I'm happy to say I found the Buena Vista booth at the trade show and after smoking a few samples I knew I had to bring some of their excellent cigars to Jack Schwartz Importer.

"The Buena Vista Reserva is the very first cigar released from the Buena Vista Cigar Factory in Cancun. They grow their own tobacco in a small valley in Ecuador. Everything about these cigars is meticulous, from the packaging down to the construction of the cigars. Speaking of the construction, Buena Vista cigars are all rolled by Cuban Master Rollers who go to the factory in Cancun on six month work visas. So all their cigars are rolled by Master Rollers trained in some of the best factories in Cuba. When you purchase a box of 10 there is a small card in the box with a short bio on the cigar roller who actually rolled your cigars.

"The cigars are medium bodied and have a creamy flavor with some hints of dark chocolate sweetness. They use just a touch of aged Dominican tobacco (in the Reserva) for the filler so there's an underlying flavor of cedar and spice. I have four sizes in stock right now with single cigars and boxes of ten available."
Eric
freematches@jackschwartz.com

 

[blessednxs65]

Being that I am partly if not completely to blame for the dust up on these sticks, I can't wait to smoke them. I've gone from the camp of inquiry, to the camp of questioning the cost/value proposition to "damn, I can't wait to smoke this" and being a supporter of at least the guys behind the product (yes, I spoke at length with Gary Heathcott.

Bottom line. I am withholding my opinion until I smoke a couple. I will post an as it smokes and after the fact review shortly.


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[CWS]

Being that I am partly if not completely to blame for the dust up on these sticks, I can't wait to smoke them. I've gone from the camp of inquiry, to the camp of questioning the cost/value proposition to "damn, I can't wait to smoke this" and being a supporter of at least the guys behind the product (yes, I spoke at length with Gary Heathcott.

Bottom line. I am withholding my opinion until I smoke a couple. I will post an as it smokes and after the fact review shortly.


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:smokingbo Seems to make sense...smoke first review and opinion second.

 

[hdroadglide]

By golly they are available at one of my locals. Will check them out

 

[CWS]

Show up to the SoCal beach herf in October. We are trying to get the rep to show and bring some for us to try.

 

[GHeathcott]

Chuck,
I confirmed with our California Rep last night that he will be at the SoCal beach event in October, and he'll be bringing plenty of Buena Vista goodies. Wish i could be there.