06-21-2006, 06:25 PM
I smoked quite a few Camachos around 2 years ago, and for some reason I can't explain, I stopped. The other night I stopped by my local B&M about 10 minutes before closing, and had to make a quick decision. Out I walked with a pair of Camacho Corojo 11/18s and a pair of the Figurados.
The 11/18 is a toro-sized figurado. It officially measures 6x50, but has a bulge in the middle that brings it to around 56 rg, and tapers off to around 48 at the foot. The wrapper is a natural, but Camacho is one of those companies whose natural wrappers are almost maduro-dark to begin with. I didn't detect much spiciness, as I would have expected from a maduro cigar, so the natural designation seems correct.
The burn on this cigar was perfect. Very straight all the way down, and held at least a 1 1/2" light-gray ash very well. The smoke was very full bodied and pungent. A great cigar for blowing smoke rings. I took it out to almost an hour and a half, which is saying something for a 6" cigar. Even at this speed, though, I was feeling the effects of the strength towards the end.
Overall, I'd describe the flavor as deep and woody, with some leather and tobacco. A little sweet cocoa, and an occasional hint of nutmeg, which become more pronounced as the cigar progressed. I've had this cigar many times before, and one of the things I like best about it is how easy it is to control the flavor. Want a more easy-going cigar, just pace it a bit slower. Want it a bit hotter tasting? Speed it up. You'd have to take this one pretty hot before you'd ruin the flavor.
I'm glad I came back to the Camachos. I'd forgotten what world-class cigars they really are. I think this one might be worth a box purchase.
The 11/18 is a toro-sized figurado. It officially measures 6x50, but has a bulge in the middle that brings it to around 56 rg, and tapers off to around 48 at the foot. The wrapper is a natural, but Camacho is one of those companies whose natural wrappers are almost maduro-dark to begin with. I didn't detect much spiciness, as I would have expected from a maduro cigar, so the natural designation seems correct.
The burn on this cigar was perfect. Very straight all the way down, and held at least a 1 1/2" light-gray ash very well. The smoke was very full bodied and pungent. A great cigar for blowing smoke rings. I took it out to almost an hour and a half, which is saying something for a 6" cigar. Even at this speed, though, I was feeling the effects of the strength towards the end.
Overall, I'd describe the flavor as deep and woody, with some leather and tobacco. A little sweet cocoa, and an occasional hint of nutmeg, which become more pronounced as the cigar progressed. I've had this cigar many times before, and one of the things I like best about it is how easy it is to control the flavor. Want a more easy-going cigar, just pace it a bit slower. Want it a bit hotter tasting? Speed it up. You'd have to take this one pretty hot before you'd ruin the flavor.
I'm glad I came back to the Camachos. I'd forgotten what world-class cigars they really are. I think this one might be worth a box purchase.