Camacho Reviews

[bigwhiteash]

I've smoked a pair of these myself, gifted by a very generous BOTL,

Pretty much the same experience, aside from the burn issues. It did get a bit hot and harsh near the end, but tolerable. I did get good smoke volume from mine though.

Not my favorite Camacho, but still enjoyable.


Great review Brother!

[ashauler]

Nice review. I've found that removing the cigar from the tube and dry-boxing it for several hours before smoking improves the light, burn, and harshness.

My vitola of choice is indeed the #4, but then again, I enjoy 44-50 rg cigars in general.

[WOXOF]

Nice reviews. I hope the Coyolar is on your list.

[MarineOne]

I like the #4, but I let mine sit for a few weeks in the humi as mine were incredibly dry even though they were tubed. And I do notice more white smoke from them after they've sat for a while, perhaps I got the last of the shipment that was sold.

I also like the appearance; it does give that "manly cigar" look that I haven't seen with other cigars.



Kris

[mrtr33]

Camacho Liberty 2007

Country: Honduras
Size: 6 / 52
Vitola: Figurado
Wrapper: Maduro/Corojo Barber Pole
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras & Pre-Embargo Tobacco

It's was really humid last week, so, having decided on this particular cigar for my next Camacho review, I dry-boxed this since Tuesday in anticipation of a Saturday early-evening smoke. I've only smoked one other barber-pole-style cigar, a house blend the B&M in the town I used to live in kept in stock. it was okay. I don't think, however, there was as much disparity in the wrapper as this unique maduro/corojo blend.

Pre-light, the cigar had a consistent feel to it I've become accustomed to with the other Camacho's I've smoked. Not squishy, but not too firm. I usually moisten the cap before cutting, and the taste was really unique, very flavorful, just licking the cap. The cap cut perfectly, and the draw was perfect, even a little on the tight side, but not really that bad.

The first third of the cigar I was just trying to figure out what flavors were coming at me. There was definitely some spice, but there was a good amount of flavor as well. The flavor was unlike any of the past Camacho's I've smoked - almost like a sweet/spicy kind of taste. By the time I was halfway through the cigar, it was a very spicy stick. I was beginning to wonder how much more I could take. I did have a little trouble keeping the cigar burning evenly. I would have thought that by dry-boxing the stick for so long, we would be past that problem, but then again, I am learning to be accommodating to the humidity down here, and realize I still have some adjusting to do.

Once I hit that midway point, stopped smoking for a minute or so, the cigar changed. It mellowed out. It went from a spice bomb to almost a sweet-tasting cigar. The spice was still there in the background, but definitely not as prevalent as before. The cigar ended up getting kind of warm towards the end, and I would guess there was about 1/2" left of it by the time I tossed it. Smooth throughout, and characteristics that kept changing throughout the smoking experience. The ash held on reasonably well, maybe about an inch, then it was pretty easy to knock off. Lots of smoke throughout. Even at times when I wasn't puffing, it never went out, stayed lit very well.

Noticeable characteristics: The smoothness was really hard to ignore. I don't know if it was the aged filler, the blend of the wrapper, or a combination of both. I also liked how the flavor changed.

I wish it: lasted a bit longer. I don't think I even hit the 1 hour mark with this stick. Maybe it was too dry, maybe I was sucking it down too quickly. I don't know. It could also have burned a bit more evenly.

Overall rating: A-
The flavor of this stick easily makes this the most complex of the Camacho's I've tried. While I still couldn't say it was very full in body, it was definitely full in flavor. Very smooth throughout, never getting harsh. I would look for any of the Liberty series again.

[big bill]

Thanks for review being a newb these give me great info before purchasing but also under stand everyone has different tastes.but have found most of guys on this forum are right on. thanks again

[ashauler]

Nice review once again Mark!!