Gran Habano - Habano #3 Robusto

lenguamor · 01-29-2012, 10:53 PM

Sorry for the stock photo, but I was gifted this by George Rico at his new Calle Ocho shop on Friday. Gran Habano was the last stop on the inaugural Hernandez Brothers' Cigar Adventure tour, so I was tired, run ragged by a long fight with a bad flu bug, and it was the 5th cigar of the day. And yet...

I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. So thoroughly that, given the circumstances, I had to share the experience.

I had never had any Gran Habano before, but I found myself profoundly savoring this wonderful cigar. It is a perfectly balanced mix of subtle strength, waves of flavor, complexity and nuance. It tickles the tongue with a nice pepper at the front of the palate, a hint of salt in the middle, and wonderful, rich flavor throughout, with a dry, pleasant finish.

It has some oomph, but in a time when so many cigar makers just seem to want little more than to punch you in the mouth with strength and spice, this is a far-from-mild, tasty delight. I can't wait to sample some of the others generously gifted by George, including the very special Zulu Habano lancero.

Big Maduro · 01-30-2012, 10:42 PM

I've havn't had any Gran Habano either. Sounds tasty. Thanks for the reveiw.

ApexAZ · 02-01-2012, 07:58 PM

I love these and the #5. The 3 siglos are also very good in bundles, but have some draw consistency issues.

01-29-2012, 10:53 PM	#1
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Gran Habano - Habano #3 Robusto Sorry for the stock photo, but I was gifted this by George Rico at his new Calle Ocho shop on Friday. Gran Habano was the last stop on the inaugural Hernandez Brothers' Cigar Adventure tour, so I was tired, run ragged by a long fight with a bad flu bug, and it was the 5th cigar of the day. And yet... I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. So thoroughly that, given the circumstances, I had to share the experience. I had never had any Gran Habano before, but I found myself profoundly savoring this wonderful cigar. It is a perfectly balanced mix of subtle strength, waves of flavor, complexity and nuance. It tickles the tongue with a nice pepper at the front of the palate, a hint of salt in the middle, and wonderful, rich flavor throughout, with a dry, pleasant finish. It has some oomph, but in a time when so many cigar makers just seem to want little more than to punch you in the mouth with strength and spice, this is a far-from-mild, tasty delight. I can't wait to sample some of the others generously gifted by George, including the very special Zulu Habano lancero. __________________

01-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#2
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Gran Habano - Habano #3 Robusto I've havn't had any Gran Habano either. Sounds tasty. Thanks for the reveiw.

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02-01-2012, 07:58 PM	#3
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Gran Habano - Habano #3 Robusto I love these and the #5. The 3 siglos are also very good in bundles, but have some draw consistency issues.