Little Havana Overrun III torpedo

Don Fernando · 10-25-2010, 12:00 PM

Don Pepin Garcia is responsible for these budget friendly Nicaraguan puros, that are available in four sizes, Churchill, Toro, Robusto and the Torpedo which I reviewed today. The torpedo is 6⅛ x 52 long. I am not sure, but these could be a Holts exclusive cigar. I got this cigar from Dunng when he came to Amsterdam for a day and crashed at my place for the night.

The wrapper is mocha brown, a bit oily with a few long but thin veins. The cigar has a strong wood and barnyard smell. The construction feels a bit soft, but evenly soft all over the cigar. The predraw is good and I get a peppery raisin flavor.

I get a full flavored and strong espresso and black pepper flavor with a mild sweetness. After an inch the espresso changes into wood, the pepper remains and the sweetness has disappeared. After two inch I also get a hint of chocolate.

The chocolate disappears again, I now taste wood and a splash of black pepper again. The wood slowly gains some strength and the flavor gets even nicer. The pepper also gets stronger. The wood flavor reminds me of the specific Liga Privada and Opus X flavor but less subtle and complicated.

This very nice cigar lasted me for an hour and thirty five minutes. I got a lot of smoke, medium thick. The draw and the burn were good. This cigar is full flavored and full bodied. The pepper and salt colored ash is firm.

Would I buy this cigar again? I will have to get myself a few bundles.

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

Mr B · 10-25-2010, 12:19 PM

Great review Ferdie.
Probably one of the Best ,Low Cost, Bundle stick available. I got a bundle of the Robustos and loved them. Triple F sent me the Torpedo and I think I liked it even more.
If you want a great. low $$ Pepin, this is it!!

BigAsh · 10-25-2010, 12:20 PM

MajorCaptSilly · 10-25-2010, 12:28 PM

I absolutely love these. I get the same espresso and woodsy flavor you got. One of the best values out there!

MCS

yourchoice · 10-25-2010, 01:10 PM

Another vote for the LHO III's. Spot on review. Probably my favorite value cigar.

And, I believe you are correct that they are a Holt's exclusive.

Patrick B · 10-25-2010, 01:51 PM

A great cigar for cheaps! Last time I bought 4 bundles and us Cincy boys shared them around.

pinotguy · 10-25-2010, 03:40 PM

Nice review, as always. Are these long-filler or a mixed/sandwich style?

NCRadioMan · 10-25-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pinotguy

Nice review, as always. Are these long-filler or a mixed/sandwich style?

Longfiller and arguably the best cigar deal available. http://www.holts.com/category.html?i...0&trail=201277

kelmac07 · 10-25-2010, 04:43 PM

Nice review Ferdie...I have heard good things about these, but yet to try. Another stick to add to the list.

BigAsh · 10-26-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Nice review Ferdie...I have heard good things about these, but yet to try. Another stick to add to the list.

hmm....how do you spell EPIC?.....

Dunkel · 10-26-2010, 11:42 AM

I had a Robusto awhile back and thought it was very good indeed.

10-25-2010, 12:00 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Little Havana Overrun III torpedo Don Pepin Garcia is responsible for these budget friendly Nicaraguan puros, that are available in four sizes, Churchill, Toro, Robusto and the Torpedo which I reviewed today. The torpedo is 6⅛ x 52 long. I am not sure, but these could be a Holts exclusive cigar. I got this cigar from Dunng when he came to Amsterdam for a day and crashed at my place for the night. The wrapper is mocha brown, a bit oily with a few long but thin veins. The cigar has a strong wood and barnyard smell. The construction feels a bit soft, but evenly soft all over the cigar. The predraw is good and I get a peppery raisin flavor. I get a full flavored and strong espresso and black pepper flavor with a mild sweetness. After an inch the espresso changes into wood, the pepper remains and the sweetness has disappeared. After two inch I also get a hint of chocolate. The chocolate disappears again, I now taste wood and a splash of black pepper again. The wood slowly gains some strength and the flavor gets even nicer. The pepper also gets stronger. The wood flavor reminds me of the specific Liga Privada and Opus X flavor but less subtle and complicated. This very nice cigar lasted me for an hour and thirty five minutes. I got a lot of smoke, medium thick. The draw and the burn were good. This cigar is full flavored and full bodied. The pepper and salt colored ash is firm. Would I buy this cigar again? I will have to get myself a few bundles. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-25-2010, 12:19 PM	#2
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo Great review Ferdie. Probably one of the Best ,Low Cost, Bundle stick available. I got a bundle of the Robustos and loved them. Triple F sent me the Torpedo and I think I liked it even more. If you want a great. low $$ Pepin, this is it!!

10-25-2010, 12:20 PM	#3
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo __________________ Keith

10-25-2010, 12:28 PM	#4
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo I absolutely love these. I get the same espresso and woodsy flavor you got. One of the best values out there! MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

10-25-2010, 01:10 PM	#5
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo Another vote for the LHO III's. Spot on review. Probably my favorite value cigar. And, I believe you are correct that they are a Holt's exclusive.

10-25-2010, 01:51 PM	#6
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo A great cigar for cheaps! Last time I bought 4 bundles and us Cincy boys shared them around.

10-25-2010, 03:40 PM	#7
pinotguy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200 Trading: (13)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo Nice review, as always. Are these long-filler or a mixed/sandwich style?

10-25-2010, 04:43 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo Nice review Ferdie...I have heard good things about these, but yet to try. Another stick to add to the list. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-26-2010, 11:42 AM	#11
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Little Havana Overrun III torpedo I had a Robusto awhile back and thought it was very good indeed. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol