Newbie Review #1: La Gloria Cubana Wavell

[Dru Lee Parsec]

I had a different perspective, and have since given up on LGC.

Was it because LGC was too mild or too bland? I've tried one of my new Cuban Crafters cigars a couple days ago and it was pretty intense. I know lots of folks like stronger cigars but it was a bit much for me.

Admittedly, the Wavell was a very mild cigar. I was just wondering if to a more experienced smoker like yourself if that mildness comes across as missing something?

BTW, I also realized, by shopping online, that I paid about twice as much for this cigar as I should have.

[Cabaiguan Juan]

Was it because LGC was too mild or too bland? I've tried one of my new Cuban Crafters cigars a couple days ago and it was pretty intense. I know lots of folks like stronger cigars but it was a bit much for me.

Admittedly, the Wavell was a very mild cigar. I was just wondering if to a more experienced smoker like yourself if that mildness comes across as missing something?

BTW, I also realized, by shopping online, that I paid about twice as much for this cigar as I should have.

Actually, it wasn't the lack of flavor, but more the harshness of the cigar. I've tried the Wavell several times and a few other LGC's. Some where in my humidor and some were fresh out of the shop. Each one started out good, but quickly turned hot, and harsh and sour. I thought that it might have been my inexperience at the time, or keeping them at the 'wrong' RH. I've consistanly had harsh smokes from them and even with trying to control how often I puff on one in order to keep it cool and not harsh, or try to control the humidity, which sucks b/c the flavor of them is pretty good, before it got harsh.

[dpenix76]

Actually, it wasn't the lack of flavor, but more the harshness of the cigar. I've tried the Wavell several times and a few other LGC's. Some where in my humidor and some were fresh out of the shop. Each one started out good, but quickly turned hot, and harsh and sour. I thought that it might have been my inexperience at the time, or keeping them at the 'wrong' RH. I've consistanly had harsh smokes from them and even with trying to control how often I puff on one in order to keep it cool and not harsh, or try to control the humidity, which sucks b/c the flavor of them is pretty good, before it got harsh.

You know,I had nearly the same experience with the two lgc's that I have had.I barely made it to halfway before I chucked them.That being said,I rather enjoy the LGC petits.Good for a 10-15 min smoke if thats all I'm in the mood for.

[Cabaiguan Juan]

That's interesting because I found it really mellow. I was considering buying some more Wavells (maybe even a box). I wonder if I just got a "good one"? I guess thats what 5 packs are for. That way I can buy just a few and see if I have the same experience you had.

Thanks for the heads up.

No problem, its just my own reflection on them. Keep up the reviews though.

[nhcigarfan]

Nice Review

[Kass]

I'm smoking one of these now and enjoying it. I'm about 2/3 done and I's just starting to get harsh. I like the flavours it produced. It's very loose though.

[john51277]

Nice review very good detail.

[Cabaiguan Juan]

... if to a more experienced smoker like yourself if that mildness comes across as missing something?

BTW, I do not consider myself experienced. I'm just like you, trying to figure out what I like and don't. I have gravitated toward stronger smokes since my start. I look for more medium to full bodied smokes.

[Dru Lee Parsec]

Actually, it wasn't the lack of flavor, but more the harshness of the cigar

That's interesting because I found it really mellow. I was considering buying some more Wavells (maybe even a box). I wonder if I just got a "good one"? I guess thats what 5 packs are for. That way I can buy just a few and see if I have the same experience you had.

Thanks for the heads up.