Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5)

Don Fernando · 11-04-2009, 10:05 AM

Some time ago, Camacho cigars made a viral advertising campaign called ‘the black band project’ that was supposed to take care of all the prejudice there is about Cuban cigars versus Non Cuban cigars. Everybody, well, almost everybody as the demand was bigger than Camacho expected and there were problems with the shipping, that signed up and watched the video’s got 3 cigars for free.

The third and final cigar from the box was a 4 ½ x 50 (petit) robusto with the original name 50/4.5. This cigar is the first all maduro cigar in the world and consists of 5 different Honduran maduro tobaccos. The dark wrapper is almost black and very oily. There are just a few veins running over the wrapper. The aroma of the cigar is peppery chocolate and quite strong. The construction feels good. The predraw is on the easy side and gives me a dry raisin flavor.

The sweet coffee I tasted wasn’t what I expected but after a few puffs I for the expected pepper boost combined with mild chocolate. The coffee and chocolate fade away quickly and I am left with a sweet black pepper.

The chocolate returns pretty quickly on the background. After an inch and a half the strength of the pepper tones down a bit and half an inch later the chocolate becomes the dominant flavor with pepper as a support. At the 2/3rd point the flavors change again, the pepper grows and becomes the dominant flavor until the end.

The draw is on the easy side but the smoke makes up for it, lots of thick white smoke. Smoke this in Vatican City and people think there is a new pope chosen. The burn is straight and the ash is firm and white. It took me 75 minutes to finish this cigar.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, me likey this cigar.

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 6 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Aroma (first part) 7 / 10
Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10
Aroma (last part) 7 / 10

Kreth · 11-04-2009, 10:13 AM

Nice review, Ferdie. These are supposed to be the Holy Grail of maddies.
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bobarian · 11-04-2009, 10:50 AM

Nice review and pics. This is one of my favorite cigars, if you can get a hold of the 11/18 size you are in for a treat.

elderboy02 · 05-21-2010, 07:49 PM

Ferdinand, I agree with your review 100%. I really enjoyed this cigar.

G G · 05-21-2010, 09:12 PM

Another great review.

kelmac07 · 05-21-2010, 09:32 PM

Nice review...I have been waiting for this one.

wolfandwhisky · 05-21-2010, 10:35 PM

wow - looks like a great stick. thanks for posting!

11-04-2009, 10:05 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5) Some time ago, Camacho cigars made a viral advertising campaign called ‘the black band project’ that was supposed to take care of all the prejudice there is about Cuban cigars versus Non Cuban cigars. Everybody, well, almost everybody as the demand was bigger than Camacho expected and there were problems with the shipping, that signed up and watched the video’s got 3 cigars for free. The third and final cigar from the box was a 4 ½ x 50 (petit) robusto with the original name 50/4.5. This cigar is the first all maduro cigar in the world and consists of 5 different Honduran maduro tobaccos. The dark wrapper is almost black and very oily. There are just a few veins running over the wrapper. The aroma of the cigar is peppery chocolate and quite strong. The construction feels good. The predraw is on the easy side and gives me a dry raisin flavor. The sweet coffee I tasted wasn’t what I expected but after a few puffs I for the expected pepper boost combined with mild chocolate. The coffee and chocolate fade away quickly and I am left with a sweet black pepper. The chocolate returns pretty quickly on the background. After an inch and a half the strength of the pepper tones down a bit and half an inch later the chocolate becomes the dominant flavor with pepper as a support. At the 2/3rd point the flavors change again, the pepper grows and becomes the dominant flavor until the end. The draw is on the easy side but the smoke makes up for it, lots of thick white smoke. Smoke this in Vatican City and people think there is a new pope chosen. The burn is straight and the ash is firm and white. It took me 75 minutes to finish this cigar. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, me likey this cigar. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 6 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Aroma (first part) 7 / 10 Aroma (middle part) 7 / 10 Aroma (last part) 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-04-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5) Nice review, Ferdie. These are supposed to be the Holy Grail of maddies. Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2009, 10:50 AM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5) Nice review and pics. This is one of my favorite cigars, if you can get a hold of the 11/18 size you are in for a treat.

05-21-2010, 07:49 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5) Ferdinand, I agree with your review 100%. I really enjoyed this cigar.

05-21-2010, 09:12 PM	#5
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5) Another great review.

05-21-2010, 09:32 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5) Nice review...I have been waiting for this one. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-21-2010, 10:35 PM	#7
wolfandwhisky Resident Whisky Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Arizona Posts: 521 Trading: (4)	Re: Camacho black band C (Triple maduro 50/4.5) wow - looks like a great stick. thanks for posting!