Goviado Belicoso

wayner123 · 04-30-2009, 07:38 AM

So I decided to smoke the Goviado before I tried any of the Reserva Mira Flor's. From what I recall the Goviado is a Mira Flor but with a rosado wrapper. To me that usually means excess spice. However, it was a balanced spice as my review shows:

Appearance/Construction: Looked more like a Torpedo than a Belicoso. It had a very nice sheen on the wrapper and was slightly box pressed. Besides the label it would be very hard to distinguish from the Reserva Mira Flor.

Prelight Draw: Faint pepper flavor

First Impressions: At first, it had a really loose draw. I was concerned that I would not be able to smoke it properly.

Smoking: The cigar lit up well enough and off to the races I went. The first third was almost all Spice. But it was an interesting spice that went in between a chile pepper and black pepper. The second third, I could taste more tobacco and a slight sweetness. All mixed well together. The last 3rd was great as most all of the flavors blended nicely. Spice (chile and black pepper) with a sweet tobacco taste, and hints of leather. This combo made for a nice twang.

Final Comments: I really enjoyed this smoke. In one word it was unique. While I could pull out certain flavors, they were unique in how they were displayed and tasted. The really loose draw tightened up a bit once I got an inch into the stick and really allowed me to smoke it at my pace. I'll give it a solid 8/10. I have some more (looking forward to the lancero) and I can see the score going up, once I get a better idea of the unique balance of flavors.

04-30-2009, 11:33 AM

thanks for the review

AndyMadera · 04-30-2009, 12:56 PM

thanks for the review Wayner123, Im glad you liked. Its been a while since I have seen a review pop up on the boards and it was a nice surprise to get one of the goviado. Thanks again, looking forward to your lancero experience.

Andy

04-30-2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks for the review. I will look for some.

wayner123 · 04-30-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooter

Thanks for the review. I will look for some.

Look up above you ^^ That guy (AndyMadera) is the owner of the company that makes them.

AndyMadera · 04-30-2009, 10:22 PM

BTW Goviado and Reserva MiraFlor are stand alone blends, you will see the diff when you smoke the RMF! please feel free to post a review of that as well. they have different profiles. but BOTH nicaraguan Puros

Andy

04-30-2009, 07:38 AM	#1
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Goviado Belicoso So I decided to smoke the Goviado before I tried any of the Reserva Mira Flor's. From what I recall the Goviado is a Mira Flor but with a rosado wrapper. To me that usually means excess spice. However, it was a balanced spice as my review shows: Appearance/Construction: Looked more like a Torpedo than a Belicoso. It had a very nice sheen on the wrapper and was slightly box pressed. Besides the label it would be very hard to distinguish from the Reserva Mira Flor. Prelight Draw: Faint pepper flavor First Impressions: At first, it had a really loose draw. I was concerned that I would not be able to smoke it properly. Smoking: The cigar lit up well enough and off to the races I went. The first third was almost all Spice. But it was an interesting spice that went in between a chile pepper and black pepper. The second third, I could taste more tobacco and a slight sweetness. All mixed well together. The last 3rd was great as most all of the flavors blended nicely. Spice (chile and black pepper) with a sweet tobacco taste, and hints of leather. This combo made for a nice twang. Final Comments: I really enjoyed this smoke. In one word it was unique. While I could pull out certain flavors, they were unique in how they were displayed and tasted. The really loose draw tightened up a bit once I got an inch into the stick and really allowed me to smoke it at my pace. I'll give it a solid 8/10. I have some more (looking forward to the lancero) and I can see the score going up, once I get a better idea of the unique balance of flavors.

04-30-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Goviado Belicoso thanks for the review

04-30-2009, 12:56 PM	#3
AndyMadera Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 530 Trading: (46)	Re: Goviado Belicoso thanks for the review Wayner123, Im glad you liked. Its been a while since I have seen a review pop up on the boards and it was a nice surprise to get one of the goviado. Thanks again, looking forward to your lancero experience. Andy

04-30-2009, 02:03 PM	#4
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Goviado Belicoso Thanks for the review. I will look for some.

04-30-2009, 10:22 PM	#6
AndyMadera Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 530 Trading: (46)	Re: Goviado Belicoso BTW Goviado and Reserva MiraFlor are stand alone blends, you will see the diff when you smoke the RMF! please feel free to post a review of that as well. they have different profiles. but BOTH nicaraguan Puros Andy