Camacho Reviews

[mrtr33]

Camacho Triple Maduro

Country: Honduras
Size: 4.5 / 50
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Honduras (Maduro)
Binder: Honduras (Maduro)
Filler: Honduras (Maduro)

So, this week's Camacho was the Triple Maduro. Several other members have done reviews on this cigar as well, but for completeness, I thought it important to include this cigar in this review series as well. I normally don't smoke cigars so small, but recently I've really been trying to reach out and smoke gauges and sizes I normally wouldn't (in an effort to broaden my cigar smoking experiences). At 4.5", and me with only a few hours while the wife was out running errands, I thought it was fitting.

There were zero construction problems with this cigar. A smooth, somewhat oily sheen to the wrapper, there were no protruding veins to speak of. When squeezed, this cigar was probably the firmest of all Camacho's I have reviewed to date. In addition, all components of the cigar (wrapper, binder, filler) are composed of maduro tobacco.

Clipping the cap revealed a few white-ish spots where I'd snipped the head. It wasn't mold, I'm thinking it was more like veins that had been wrapped in the filler. Anyway, the pre-light draw was somewhat loose, but not too much to be annoying. I proceeded to toast the foot and get this party started.

The cigar immediately provided flavor. Not surprising, as there isn't much size to this cigar. I don't know what else I would expect. Throughout smoking the cigar, I couldn't help but notice how much smoke was coming from this cigar. I normally would dry-box a cigar I'm going to smoke, seeing that the humidity is so high, but this time, I didn't, and it still burned very well. Lots of creamy white smoke, and a very even burn throughout.

As for taste, well, I'm afraid that the taste profile didn't change too much throughout, common of the Camacho line. But the flavors that I did taste were that of some coffee and bittersweet chocolate; but again, you probably wouldn't expect anything different from a completely maduro cigar. I must admit that I did have a piece of chocolate while smoking, something I picked up from DogWatch the other day. I don't know what affect that had on my taste buds, however. The ash was very firm, staying on easily over 1" in length. Twice I had to leave the cigar unexpectedly, and was still able to keep it going without re-lighting it.

Noticeable characteristics: Smoke volume, as it's absolutely insane. It's also very flavorful, and burned evenly throughout.

I wish it: was a bit spicier. Was a bigger vitola. But most of all, I wish it were not so expensive.

Overall rating: B
The Camacho Triple Maduro is a tasty smoke. It gives off a lot of smoke, and burns very easily. But there are plenty of other equally nice "black" cigars that can be had for a third of the price of this one, that offer more complex flavors that develop during the course of the cigar.

[badwhale]

Nice review, Mark. Again, I'm enjoying these Comancho reviews.

I think its great that other people have reviewed this before, and now you are.

Its like watching the news (which I quit doing.) You watch 3-4 news stations, and the tidbits that match from all the newscasts, are the facts.

Will

[Galvanicfish]

But there are plenty of other equally nice "black" cigars that can be had for a third of the price of this one, that offer more complex flavors that develop during the course of the cigar.

Any chance of listing a few those? I rather enjoyed the triple maduro, but not the price.

[mrtr33]

Any chance of listing a few those? I rather enjoyed the triple maduro, but not the price.

Certainly.

I'm almost positive the "black" cigars I refer to have a more formal name, or at least distinction. It should also be noted that I can't distinguish colors so well; the following cigars made my list of "black" cigars because that's what they look like to me. My favs list, in order:

Excalibur Dark Knight - my favorite, well above the rest
La Gloria Cubana Serie R - still pretty good
Partagas Black - good, but pricier
CAO Brazilia - ok. Not as good, but in same price range as the Dark Knight. My fav of the entire CAO line
Cohiba Black - more complex flavor, but just as pricey as the Camacho Triple Maduro
CAO Sopranos, but only the Boss - not as complex flavor, still as expensive as Camacho Triple Maduro, but nice none the less

While I'm at it, "kind-of-black" cigars I rather enjoy:

Ashton VSG - spicy
El Rico Habano - pleasant. Cheap. Nothing to write home about, but definitely a must try.

I'm not a big fan of San Luis Rey Serie G.

Hope that helps.

[Galvanicfish]

Thank you very much. I can only spend a small amount on cigars per month, so I want them to be good ones, and the sticks that taste best to me are the "Black and sorta black".

[CAJUNBLAZE]

Certainly.

I'm almost positive the "black" cigars I refer to have a more formal name, or at least distinction. It should also be noted that I can't distinguish colors so well; the following cigars made my list of "black" cigars because that's what they look like to me. My favs list, in order:

Excalibur Dark Knight - my favorite, well above the rest
La Gloria Cubana Serie R - still pretty good
Partagas Black - good, but pricier
CAO Brazilia - ok. Not as good, but in same price range as the Dark Knight. My fav of the entire CAO line
Cohiba Black - more complex flavor, but just as pricey as the Camacho Triple Maduro
CAO Sopranos, but only the Boss - not as complex flavor, still as expensive as Camacho Triple Maduro, but nice none the less

While I'm at it, "kind-of-black" cigars I rather enjoy:

Ashton VSG - spicy
El Rico Habano - pleasant. Cheap. Nothing to write home about, but definitely a must try.

I'm not a big fan of San Luis Rey Serie G.

Hope that helps.

mrtr33,

Thanks again for the great reviews!

I have been waiting for this review and thanks for the other suggestions.
You listed two of my other favorite cigars the Cohiba Black and the CAO Soprano.
The Dark Knight and the La Gloria Cubana Serie R will up in my list of must try smokes.

Rich

[mrtr33]

I should point out that the LGC Serie R I am referring to here are the Maduros. Have no experience with the naturals.

Definitely give the Dark Knights a shot. They are mighty tasty, and a great price. I did have a little bit of a draw problem with the torpedo shaped ones, but not so much with other vitolas.

Mark

[Spanky]

Thanks for the comprehensive review of the Camacho lineup.

The first cigar I ever smoked was a Camacho Havana2000 back in 2003 which was the stick that was responsible for getting me into the hobby. After reading your reviews I picked up some Corojo Maduro Monarcas a few weeks back and finally got around to smoking one. It was the perfect way to end a very long day.