Greycliff Chateau Grand Cru

mosesbotbol · 04-13-2010, 04:46 PM

Received this as a gift and thought I’d give an NC a go. Always been curious about Greycliff; they’re have a superlative wine cellar and quite a cigar rolling floor. Cigar is about a Churchill size. No idea what it is called?

The cigar has a gorgeous dark brown oily wrapper the very fine veins. It has a perfect triple cap, with an oily feel and some plume; very impressive looking and feeling. The smell is barnyard and the first initial puffs are of chocolate with a pleasant aftertaste. It is medium-full strength with a spicy core that leaves a touch of fresh olive oil notes on the tongue.

The cigar really lets out a tremendous volume of cigar without every feeling under filled. Habanos should take notice. Are they bunched differently than Habanos?

Past the first third, the spiciness really picks up. I think I should slow down a little on it. The spice was due to excessive heat which subsided into a real rich velvety bouquet once I slowed down.

This is some cigar! Bravo. For me, I know it’s not a Cuban cigar. Lacks the twang and familiarity I am use to. Not that it is bad, just different. Like your woman wearing a wig in bed; different & a change of pace, yet just as nice and pleasing.

Scottw · 04-13-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Received this as a gift and thought I’d give an NC a go. Always been curious about Greycliff; they’re have a superlative wine cellar and quite a cigar rolling floor. Cigar is about a Churchill size. No idea what it is called?

The cigar has a gorgeous dark brown oily wrapper the very fine veins. It has a perfect triple cap, with an oily feel and some plume; very impressive looking and feeling. The smell is barnyard and the first initial puffs are of chocolate with a pleasant aftertaste. It is medium-full strength with a spicy core that leaves a touch of fresh olive oil notes on the tongue.

The cigar really lets out a tremendous volume of cigar without every feeling under filled. Habanos should take notice. Are they bunched differently than Habanos?

Past the first third, the spiciness really picks up. I think I should slow down a little on it. The spice was due to excessive heat which subsided into a real rich velvety bouquet once I slowed down.

This is some cigar! Bravo. For me, I know it’s not a Cuban cigar. Lacks the twang and familiarity I am use to. Not that it is bad, just different. Like your woman wearing a wig in bed; different & a change of pace, yet just as nice and pleasing.

What an analogy, good review Moses.

Neuromancer · 04-13-2010, 08:40 PM

Those are a favorite of mine...pricey, but a favorite...

pnoon · 04-13-2010, 08:43 PM

Nice review, Moses. I like the analogy, too.

The Grand Cru Salomon was the only Graycliff that ever impressed me.

04-13-2010, 09:27 PM

My woman makes me wear the wig in bed.

icehog3 · 04-13-2010, 10:33 PM

This is one of the Graycliffs I enjoy as well, along with the original blend Espressos. And like Peter, love the analogy.

04-13-2010, 04:46 PM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Greycliff Chateau Grand Cru Received this as a gift and thought I’d give an NC a go. Always been curious about Greycliff; they’re have a superlative wine cellar and quite a cigar rolling floor. Cigar is about a Churchill size. No idea what it is called? The cigar has a gorgeous dark brown oily wrapper the very fine veins. It has a perfect triple cap, with an oily feel and some plume; very impressive looking and feeling. The smell is barnyard and the first initial puffs are of chocolate with a pleasant aftertaste. It is medium-full strength with a spicy core that leaves a touch of fresh olive oil notes on the tongue. The cigar really lets out a tremendous volume of cigar without every feeling under filled. Habanos should take notice. Are they bunched differently than Habanos? Past the first third, the spiciness really picks up. I think I should slow down a little on it. The spice was due to excessive heat which subsided into a real rich velvety bouquet once I slowed down. This is some cigar! Bravo. For me, I know it’s not a Cuban cigar. Lacks the twang and familiarity I am use to. Not that it is bad, just different. Like your woman wearing a wig in bed; different & a change of pace, yet just as nice and pleasing. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-13-2010, 08:40 PM	#3
Neuromancer Will work for Boli GM's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Lost in translation...near Newnan, GA Posts: 1,417 Trading: (23)	Re: Greycliff Chateau Grand Cru Those are a favorite of mine...pricey, but a favorite... __________________ "...pipe smoking is properly an intellectual exercise." ~ Christopher Morley, 1916

04-13-2010, 08:43 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Greycliff Chateau Grand Cru Nice review, Moses. I like the analogy, too. The Grand Cru Salomon was the only Graycliff that ever impressed me. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

04-13-2010, 09:27 PM	#5
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Greycliff Chateau Grand Cru My woman makes me wear the wig in bed.

04-13-2010, 10:33 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Greycliff Chateau Grand Cru This is one of the Graycliffs I enjoy as well, along with the original blend Espressos. And like Peter, love the analogy. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!