Reserva Miraflor

DPD6030 · 06-08-2009, 02:52 PM

I just got a 5-pack today from a contest. I think it was lancero size. About 6 inches long by 38? This cigar is a well crafted cigar. Slight veins in the wrapper and smelled delicious. It was firm and not too hard or squishy. I used my zikar punch and checked to see if it would draw. Perfect draw. I lit this one up while it was raining outside. I was in the garage watching the storm move through.

First inch I was like wow, this thing has some strong pepper, the kind that make you clear your throat. It mellowed out quite nice. I had issues keeping it lit but I'm sure that was my fault as the humidity today was about 88%. Once I got past the first inch I got flavors of toasted nuts and a woodsy almost cedar flavor. The flavors didn't change much at least on my undeveloped palate. I kept this baby going down to about an inch. The pepper came back in the last third. I was quite pleased with this cigar and I am glad I have 4 more to smoke in this size.

I want to thank AndyMadera for making a quality cigar that I enjoyed. Your work has paid off!

akakirby · 06-08-2009, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the review, I have a few of these that I need to try.

TripleF · 06-08-2009, 02:55 PM

Great review on a great stick my brother!

06-08-2009, 02:58 PM

I've only tried the Robusto's but they are TOP!

rrplasencia · 06-08-2009, 03:05 PM

i liked the robusto i tried. i got the same thing with lots of power in that first 1/2 inch then once that settled down it got really good. still have a few more sizes to try in the humi.

06-08-2009, 03:11 PM

I just smoked my first Reserva Miraflor, very unique... I got it as a bonus from TripleF. I had the Corona size (i think?). I was SHOCKED by the spice overflow from the first 1/3... Maybe it was because I haven't smoked a cigar in a week, or maybe its just the smoke, but it was REALLY strong, almost overwhelming at first. As it mellowed, i really got to taste the complexity, very floral (duh Miraflor) and fruity almost. Really an interesting smoke. To be honest, I started liking it more and more as I smoked, and really enjoyed pairing it with Iced Earl Grey Bravo (http://www.adagio.com/black/earl_gre...67052faf34ef0f)...

Andy, thanks so much, the construction was perfect, the smoke volume (my favorite part of a good smoke) was ENORMOUS, and the flavors complex. Great job, friend.

tuxpuff · 06-08-2009, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the review Andrew!

DPD6030 · 06-08-2009, 03:18 PM

Doug, I did pick up some floral bits here and there but no fruit. Maybe it didn't mellow out enough for me to taste the fruitness

will have to let them rest a bit and fire one up in a few weeks.

Oh yeah I forgot to mention, would I buy this stick, YES I would indeed!

06-08-2009, 03:19 PM

this was my only one, but I actually ended up liking it

G G · 06-08-2009, 03:24 PM

Nice review Andrew.

alley00p · 06-08-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggainey

Nice review Andrew.

Andy was in Vegas and gifted everyone with a Toro or Robusto (their choice). I really enjoyed the flavors of that Toro.

dunng · 06-08-2009, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the review! I can't wait to track some down!

fissure · 06-08-2009, 09:02 PM

Better save one of those bad boys for me

Love me some lancero size cigars

Don Fernando · 06-08-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

Thanks for the review! I can't wait to track some down!

you should have said so at the Masshole Tulip Twin herf, I had some with me, even threw some in the 'troop supporter' box.

What is your favorite vitola Greg?

Catfish · 06-08-2009, 09:11 PM

I cannot WAIT to try these on the 18th!!!

Thanks for the review~!!

Trace63 · 06-08-2009, 09:27 PM

Def. gotta try one soon

shvictor · 06-08-2009, 10:42 PM

I tried my first one yesterday. I was very impressed

kelmac07 · 06-09-2009, 04:42 AM

Have to add this to my "need to try list"...thanks guys!

gnukfu · 06-09-2009, 09:47 AM

Another smoke I enjoy. These are very tasty!

06-09-2009, 10:15 AM

After that review looks like I'll have to track these down...thanks!

06-08-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Reserva Miraflor I just got a 5-pack today from a contest. I think it was lancero size. About 6 inches long by 38? This cigar is a well crafted cigar. Slight veins in the wrapper and smelled delicious. It was firm and not too hard or squishy. I used my zikar punch and checked to see if it would draw. Perfect draw. I lit this one up while it was raining outside. I was in the garage watching the storm move through. First inch I was like wow, this thing has some strong pepper, the kind that make you clear your throat. It mellowed out quite nice. I had issues keeping it lit but I'm sure that was my fault as the humidity today was about 88%. Once I got past the first inch I got flavors of toasted nuts and a woodsy almost cedar flavor. The flavors didn't change much at least on my undeveloped palate. I kept this baby going down to about an inch. The pepper came back in the last third. I was quite pleased with this cigar and I am glad I have 4 more to smoke in this size. I want to thank AndyMadera for making a quality cigar that I enjoyed. Your work has paid off!

06-08-2009, 02:55 PM	#2
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Thanks for the review, I have a few of these that I need to try.

06-08-2009, 02:55 PM	#3
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Great review on a great stick my brother! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

06-08-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva Miraflor I've only tried the Robusto's but they are TOP!

06-08-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Reserva Miraflor i liked the robusto i tried. i got the same thing with lots of power in that first 1/2 inch then once that settled down it got really good. still have a few more sizes to try in the humi. __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

06-08-2009, 03:11 PM	#6
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva Miraflor I just smoked my first Reserva Miraflor, very unique... I got it as a bonus from TripleF. I had the Corona size (i think?). I was SHOCKED by the spice overflow from the first 1/3... Maybe it was because I haven't smoked a cigar in a week, or maybe its just the smoke, but it was REALLY strong, almost overwhelming at first. As it mellowed, i really got to taste the complexity, very floral (duh Miraflor) and fruity almost. Really an interesting smoke. To be honest, I started liking it more and more as I smoked, and really enjoyed pairing it with Iced Earl Grey Bravo (http://www.adagio.com/black/earl_gre...67052faf34ef0f)... Andy, thanks so much, the construction was perfect, the smoke volume (my favorite part of a good smoke) was ENORMOUS, and the flavors complex. Great job, friend.

06-08-2009, 03:13 PM	#7
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Thanks for the review Andrew!

06-08-2009, 03:18 PM	#8
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Doug, I did pick up some floral bits here and there but no fruit. Maybe it didn't mellow out enough for me to taste the fruitness will have to let them rest a bit and fire one up in a few weeks. Oh yeah I forgot to mention, would I buy this stick, YES I would indeed!

06-08-2009, 03:19 PM	#9
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva Miraflor this was my only one, but I actually ended up liking it

06-08-2009, 03:24 PM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Nice review Andrew.

06-08-2009, 03:50 PM	#12
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Thanks for the review! I can't wait to track some down! __________________ MassHole Banter

06-08-2009, 09:02 PM	#13
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,185 Trading: (48)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Better save one of those bad boys for me Love me some lancero size cigars

06-08-2009, 09:11 PM	#15
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Reserva Miraflor I cannot WAIT to try these on the 18th!!! Thanks for the review~!! __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

06-08-2009, 09:27 PM	#16
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Def. gotta try one soon __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

06-08-2009, 10:42 PM	#17
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Reserva Miraflor I tried my first one yesterday. I was very impressed __________________

06-09-2009, 04:42 AM	#18
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Have to add this to my "need to try list"...thanks guys!

06-09-2009, 09:47 AM	#19
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Reserva Miraflor Another smoke I enjoy. These are very tasty! __________________ Curious George

06-09-2009, 10:15 AM	#20
LordOfWu Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva Miraflor After that review looks like I'll have to track these down...thanks!