El Triunfador

elderboy02 · 03-14-2009, 03:20 PM

Date: 3/14/09

Cigar: El Triunfador Lancero (7.5 x 38)

Cost: I can't remember. I bought the box last month.

Drink: Coca-Cola (the best cola)

Appearance: This has a dark and toothy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper on it. There were a couple veins showing. I really like the simple look of the cigar. The appearance gets a 10/10 .

Taste of the cigar: The first half was tastes of cocoa and some woodsy flavors. The second half is what I really enjoyed. I picked up cocoa, chocolate, nutty flavors, and a little bit of vanilla. There were also a couple spots where it reminded me of a Habana.

Construction: Held an average ash for a lancero. The draw was just a touch on the tight side, but I didn't mind at all. The cigar required only a few small touchups.

Strength: This was a medium bodied cigar.

Summary: This cigar was very, very good. Pete Johnson/Don Pepin Garcia have another winner on their hands. I am glad I picked up a box. I give it a 9/10.

South Shield · 03-14-2009, 03:45 PM

I had this cigar yesterday for the first time and really liked it. Very heavy on the cocoa flavors.

Skywalker · 03-16-2009, 11:27 PM

Very nice review!!!

That first picture looks like the actual size!!!

Mr B · 03-17-2009, 01:11 PM

Very nice review & pics. I need to get my hands on some of these.

mcmoyer · 03-17-2009, 01:58 PM

Great review! I love the Lanceros & will need to try this one!

ucla695 · 03-17-2009, 09:02 PM

Wow, the profile of the second half that you described is one that I'd love. I'm going to smoke one soon.

Nice review. Thanks.

mastershogun · 03-17-2009, 09:23 PM

nice pics
so if the wrapper is the same as La Riqueza which blend does it come from?.. Cabaiguan?

elderboy02 · 03-17-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastershogun

nice pics
so if the wrapper is the same as La Riqueza which blend does it come from?.. Cabaiguan?

Pete Johnson said it is simply a Cabaiguan Maduro.

mastershogun · 03-17-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Pete Johnson said it is simply a Cabaiguan Maduro.

thanks for the confirmation... i heard that somewhere but wasn't 100%

elderboy02 · 03-17-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastershogun

thanks for the confirmation... i heard that somewhere but wasn't 100%

Yeah, what I posted came straight from Pete in his own words on another board.

It is an awesome cigar.

MedicCook · 03-17-2009, 09:32 PM

Thanks for the review and the pictures. Looks like something I will have to try in the future.

03-14-2009, 03:20 PM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	El Triunfador Date: 3/14/09 Cigar: El Triunfador Lancero (7.5 x 38) Cost: I can't remember. I bought the box last month. Drink: Coca-Cola (the best cola) Appearance: This has a dark and toothy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper on it. There were a couple veins showing. I really like the simple look of the cigar. The appearance gets a 10/10 . Taste of the cigar: The first half was tastes of cocoa and some woodsy flavors. The second half is what I really enjoyed. I picked up cocoa, chocolate, nutty flavors, and a little bit of vanilla. There were also a couple spots where it reminded me of a Habana. Construction: Held an average ash for a lancero. The draw was just a touch on the tight side, but I didn't mind at all. The cigar required only a few small touchups. Strength: This was a medium bodied cigar. Summary: This cigar was very, very good. Pete Johnson/Don Pepin Garcia have another winner on their hands. I am glad I picked up a box. I give it a 9/10.

03-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#2
South Shield Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 272 Trading: (0)	Re: El Triunfador I had this cigar yesterday for the first time and really liked it. Very heavy on the cocoa flavors.

03-16-2009, 11:27 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: El Triunfador Very nice review!!! That first picture looks like the actual size!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-17-2009, 01:11 PM	#4
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: El Triunfador Very nice review & pics. I need to get my hands on some of these.

03-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#5
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: El Triunfador Great review! I love the Lanceros & will need to try this one! __________________ Not an Aficionado...

03-17-2009, 09:02 PM	#6
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: El Triunfador Wow, the profile of the second half that you described is one that I'd love. I'm going to smoke one soon. Nice review. Thanks.

03-17-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
mastershogun Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: having a cigar Posts: 521 Trading: (47)	Re: El Triunfador nice pics so if the wrapper is the same as La Riqueza which blend does it come from?.. Cabaiguan?

03-17-2009, 09:32 PM	#11
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: El Triunfador Thanks for the review and the pictures. Looks like something I will have to try in the future.