Camacho Reviews

[ashauler]

Nice review bro!! This is one of my favorites as well.

[CAJUNBLAZE]

Thanks for the great review. I can't wait to see your review of the Triple Maduro!

Rich

[Artyman1200]

Based on how your review was reading I'm surprised you gave it an A-. That's pretty good. I have ordered some Camacho sampler packs so I can evaluate the brand as a whole. It's one of those brands I haven't smoked much for whatever reason. I look forward to following your reviews. Thanks

[denver24]

Great review. I haven't smoked a Camacho yet, but I appreciate your insight. I'll smoke one soon so I can compare my experience to your review. Thanks for the review!

[mrtr33]

Camacho Havana Monarca

Country: Honduras
Size: 5 / 50
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Habano Criollo
Binder: Authentic Corojo
Filler: Authentic Corojo

On the surface, there is nothing significant about this cigar. To the touch, it has no soft spots, but isn't firm like a La Aurora 1495 or a DC Max. The construction was really nice on the toothy wrapper. A few veins, but not very pronounced. The smell initially reminded me of what I consider a "standard" cigar smell, a scent I have long associated with how cigar smells since I was young.

The cut went smoothly, no worries of any cracks. The draw was very loose. A little more loose than I would prefer. Because of this, it took a bit longer to toast the foot, and even longer to get a consistent burn. After about a half of an inch, I tasted hearty, earthy flavors. This wasn't a cigar with delicate or complex flavors. Nothing was hiding, I didn't have to take several puffs in order to detect different tastes, it was pretty much straightforward: earthy tastes, a touch of spice, very pleasant tobacco flavors. It was really nice, I must say. Once I gave up any preconceived expectations and just appreciated the cigar for what it was (instead of what I wanted it to be), I really enjoyed it.

The ash didn't hold on very long, as it wasn't very strong. I did have burn issues with this cigar, and couldn't get it to burn straight. It wasn't enough where I had to use the lighter to fix it, but it did happen enough to be noticeable.

I smoked this cigar down to a nub.

Noticeable characteristics: Pleasant, consistent, simple tobacco flavors.

I wish it: had been a churchill vitola. Lucky for me, I got one waiting in the humi

Overall rating: B
Conclusion: I can't rave about the flavors of this cigar, how complex this cigar was, it's immaculate construction or anything like that. It's nice. It's not complex. The first few puffs taste very similar to the last few. It was nice. I'd smoke one again.

[pmp]

I shouldn't even chime in here but I'm going to anyway. I was a huge fan of camacho for many years. I think back in 05 or 06 I smoked like 11 boxes of corojo monarcas and probably another two or 3 of the 11/18 and even more of the corojo monarca maduros. I still think those 11/18s were one of the best cigars ever rolled.

I think at some point they spread themselves a little thin. The coyolar, legendario, and triple maduro were gimmicky and mediocre at best. The havana and the slr were never a great blend to begin with. I feel like I've had a bittersweet ride with camacho. I was one of the lucky few who recieved not 1 but 2 boxes of the pre-release camacho selects from angel as a gift. Those were also great smokes. The blend released was not quite as good as the pre-release but still pretty good.

Overall I would still recommend the corojo and select to folks. But the rest aren't my cup of tea.

Thanks for the reviews though. If nothing else its nice to see someone eat a bit of crow for putting down a brand they aren't entirely familiar with.

[craig]

I shouldn't even chime in here but I'm going to anyway. I was a huge fan of camacho for many years. I think back in 05 or 06 I smoked like 11 boxes of corojo monarcas and probably another two or 3 of the 11/18 and even more of the corojo monarca maduros. I still think those 11/18s were one of the best cigars ever rolled.

I think at some point they spread themselves a little thin. The coyolar, legendario, and triple maduro were gimmicky and mediocre at best. The havana and the slr were never a great blend to begin with. I feel like I've had a bittersweet ride with camacho. I was one of the lucky few who recieved not 1 but 2 boxes of the pre-release camacho selects from angel as a gift. Those were also great smokes. The blend released was not quite as good as the pre-release but still pretty good.

Overall I would still recommend the corojo and select to folks. But the rest aren't my cup of tea.

Thanks for the reviews though. If nothing else its nice to see someone eat a bit of crow for putting down a brand they aren't entirely familiar with.

They're not the only cigar maker that has been accused of that.

In any case, the marketing company that Camacho uses annoys me. The latest Camacho campaign is described at: http://puffingcigars.com/cigar-news/...-project/1983/ (The link is to a story about the campaign, not the campaign itself.)