Padilla Miami 8/11 Torpedo

[Greg]

This cigar is rolled in Miami by Don Pepin using Nicaraguan Criollo tobacco for the binder and filler and Nicaraguan Corojo for the wrapper.

The first thing you notice when looking at this cigar is it's beautiful reddish-tan silky smooth wrapper. It has a very fine dark tooth and it's perfectly constructed.

This cigar amazed me from first light to finish as to the amount of balance from the contrasting flavors I noted while smoking. There were sweet fruity notes mixed with salt, and spicy woody flavors mixed with earth and coffee, all harmoniously bound in clouds of smoke.

This really is an absolutely amazing cigar, but it's not cheap (I paid $13 for a single) and they are hard to find. However, it's a MUST try for Habanos smokers, as they will see that not all NC's will leave that funny aftertaste most smokers of Cubans speak of.

 

[AZsteelman]

Yep, I love these things! They aren't that hard to find down here.

 

[geoffrie]

They are really onto something with the Miami line!

Smoked a laguito, a robusto, and a salomone.

Pleasantly surprised by all!

 

[avid toker]

Well the laguito I smoked was too wet but have a Salamone and a belicoso waiting in the wings. We'll see if they're all they're cracked up to be.

 

[CWS]

Excellent cigar with great flavor, draw and finish.

 

[caudio51]

Nice review! I have been meaning to try these!

 

[kirscovitch]

hmmm. sounds tasty. and i think the local shop had a box....

 

[Benzopyrene]

Ive been considering trying one of these, and I think I just may have to now.

 

[Irritech]

Excellent cigar with great flavor, draw and finish.

Ditto, these are really great cigars. I too pay in the unlucky $13 range in B&M's around here. They can be had for quite a bit cheaper if you do some shopping. Quite often they are up for bid on the devil site and can be bought for well under MSRP. :devil:

 

[jwintosh]

haven't had the 8/11. had my first tat and pepin recently... great stick!

 

[jwintosh]

Fredneck just gifted me one of these!! it's a beauty!!!

thanks again Greg!

jeff

 

[Headbanger]

WOW, I wish I bought these a year ago. I love a lot of what Pepin is putting out right now.

 

[Zman]

Nice review, Fred. I agree, these are good smokes. However, I still prefer the brown tats.

 

[aleam_38]

great review, I enjoy this a lot but I like the corona size the best

 

[indyrob]

I think it's one of the best cigars out of the 8/11's that I have had.

 

[earnold25]

the only one of these i had tasted like a menthol cigarette. it was horrible. everyone raves about them, so i need to try another one, but am a bit afraid.

 

[smokem94]

I had to send a 5 pack back for damage and received the replacement last week as well as 2 more fivers. Smoked one yesterday and feel they have real promise. It was "OK" considering it was a NC, but I really liked the flavor profile and can see real promise for these with a little age. A definite buy recomendation from me!