Jaime Garcia Reserva Especiale Toro

[Zen Cigar Man]

Dave (UNCELNINO) gave this to me last night in the shop.

I put out the cigar I was smoking just so I could give this one a try.

It sported a super-thick black wrapper that instantly reminded me of the Le Bijou. After I lit it and took the first few puffs, it tasted just like the Le Bijou - minus the meatiness and with more balance. It was smooth and enjoyable, not complex, and thankfully not very Pepin-y.

This was like smoking a Cafe Mocha. Very rich and creamy, but not a "palate killer" like so many Pepin sticks. Some might be underwhelmed by this stick, but I found it right up my alley.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Thanks for sharing Jamie....is the shop carrying them now or did that come fron Uncle Nino's private stash?

 

[LiLo]

nice! thanks for sharing. I have yet to smoke one.

 

[blooz4u]

Can't wait to try a few of these.

 

[jmatkins]

Thanks for the brief review.

 

[KPP]

This is exactly what I was hoping for in this stick. REALLY looking forward to trying them. Fortunately, a box of the robustos just landed a couple days ago affording me the priviledge of doing so very, very soon!

 

[BrooksW]

This is a great stick, esp for the price...

~brooks

 

[jwintosh]

cool! thanks for the heads up!!

 

[D Quintero]

Mmmm cafe mocha smokes!

Thanks for the good to know review Zenny!

gotsta fire mines up then.

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

Thanks for sharing Jamie....is the shop carrying them now or did that come fron Uncle Nino's private stash?

I think the rep gave him a few. :yes:

 

[njstone]

This and the Nosotros are the two sticks I want to try soon, but expectations are high

 

[rduke10]

Thanks for the review, ready to get my hands on a few of these!

 

[Soundwave13]

These are very very tasty - though I see no comparison to the Le Bijou - two totally different sticks IMO.

 

[Proud Bear]

Went to a Pepin event last night and got to try one of these.

Although the cigar, IMO, was better manufactured and more oily, it tasted to me like the new El Baton line. It was slightly smoother, great draw, MUCH less toothy, but the overall flavors were very very similar.

Bear

 

[Greyghost]

Thanks for the review, may have to try a couple for my morning smoke.

 

[tonycasas]

Great notes. I fell in love with this stick and have been hitting them non-stop the last 2 weeks. Very smooth.

 

[Padron_26_64_4_Me]

Nice review. I keep waiting for one of the local B&M's to stock these.

 

[TheCigarKid]

These are very very tasty - though I see no comparison to the Le Bijou - two totally different sticks IMO.

I agree, I didn't find these very alike. Pepin also told me it contains 5 different wrapper leaves in the blend.

 

[costacoug]

I had a Robo, thanks Kyle, a few weeks ago out on the course. I smoked quite a few stogies that Saturday and this cigar is the one that stood out. A great smoke that is ready to go.

This reminds me I need get some for the humi.

 

[Clint]

This cigar knocked me on my a**.
Strong....Loads of nicotine, and very tasty. One of the most beautiful wrappers I've seen.

I plan to do a 'formal' review, but I really like this stick a lot.