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G.A.R.'s
- Thread starter uncelnino
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I want to try them since this: http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=23410
Might get some while at McAllen.
Might get some while at McAllen.
njstone
BoM January 2010
The description sounded good to me, but that doesn't always mean much. I'd like to try one, though.
I thought the "origin story" sounded kinda sad though, with him breaking with the family and what not.
I thought the "origin story" sounded kinda sad though, with him breaking with the family and what not.
Thanks Rob, We have a customer that is in love with these things and wants us to carry them. I wanted to get my hands on a few for me and the owner to try and see if it was worthwhile. Sounds like it might not be.
Our B&M carries them. Not a bad stick in any way but I agree with indyrob's assessment. My description would be "unremarkable."
Their not intended to be full-bodied, which is totally fine, but what they lack in body they really don't replace in flavor. In other words, its not anything like the Cabaiguan which seems to replace power and strength with richness and flavor.
Again, just my .02 - I only had one of them, so I wouldn't take this too close to heart.
Their not intended to be full-bodied, which is totally fine, but what they lack in body they really don't replace in flavor. In other words, its not anything like the Cabaiguan which seems to replace power and strength with richness and flavor.
Again, just my .02 - I only had one of them, so I wouldn't take this too close to heart.
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
If you already have a customer that loves them, they should sell themselves. (So what's the harm in picking up a few boxes?)
No, they are not gonna kick you in the gut, but they don't lack flavor. I think they taste pretty good, and ya'll know what I like.
I wish I had known - I'd have sent a couple in the box headin your way now.
No, they are not gonna kick you in the gut, but they don't lack flavor. I think they taste pretty good, and ya'll know what I like.
I wish I had known - I'd have sent a couple in the box headin your way now.
As a general rule it is not smart to take in any cigar that you are not going to have at least three facings of. One box in the midst of s all the others with numerous facings tends to get lost. Plus, I see no reason to invest in something that is not a quality product, If I wouldn't recommend it to someone I see no reason to bring it in. However, I would still like to try one to see for myself. Good question though Soundwave
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
What do you mean by facing? What about Illusione? Was that a stick with one facing? Some took a a chance on it & it became hugely succesful. Granted, Illusione is a freakishly good stick (not trying to compare the two).
Either way - I wouldn't get them unless you 'believe' in them - You gotta try em' first.
I think you'll like them.
Either way - I wouldn't get them unless you 'believe' in them - You gotta try em' first.
I think you'll like them.
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Had a G.A.R. Robusto Grande last night. Spectacularly well constructed, beautiful cap. Draw was 10/10. Just enough resistance. Burn even throughout.
Taste left a little to be desired. With the look and feel of the cigar, I was expecting something robust. The G.A.R. is not. Don't get me wrong, the mild tea, tobacco and cedar flavors were great and stayed even throughout. Very little development and not too much complexity. 7.5/10 for taste. I wouldn't suggest this stick for someone who smokes only Pepins and Tats, for instance. I like an occasional Hyde Park Cafe, however, and the G.A.R fits right in with that profile.
Overall, a pleasant experience. I would give it about 83 pts.
Bear
Taste left a little to be desired. With the look and feel of the cigar, I was expecting something robust. The G.A.R. is not. Don't get me wrong, the mild tea, tobacco and cedar flavors were great and stayed even throughout. Very little development and not too much complexity. 7.5/10 for taste. I wouldn't suggest this stick for someone who smokes only Pepins and Tats, for instance. I like an occasional Hyde Park Cafe, however, and the G.A.R fits right in with that profile.
Overall, a pleasant experience. I would give it about 83 pts.
Bear
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
Wow. You guys are tough. Maybe I had my expectations set really low when I tried this.
I paid < $6 for it and let it sit for about a month. I was pleasantly surprised by the time I finally lit it up.
Hyde Park? Really? I don't think that's a fair or accurate comparison at all.
They're not powerhouses, but they aren't mild.
I don't get it. Hey well, to each his own!
I paid < $6 for it and let it sit for about a month. I was pleasantly surprised by the time I finally lit it up.
Hyde Park? Really? I don't think that's a fair or accurate comparison at all.
They're not powerhouses, but they aren't mild.
I don't get it. Hey well, to each his own!
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Which size did you smoke? I certainly stand by my claim that this cigar didn't fit the bill of a medium smoke. Maybe Casa Torano would be a better comparison than the Mac.
Bear
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