Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Edicion Limitada

Gooner · 03-25-2012, 12:10 PM

Years ago I used to smoke Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban (GPECC) religiously due to the price and taste. I've always wondered about the Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Edicion Limitada (GPECC-EL) since their release so on a whim, I ordered a box. I've read on forums where people won't try these cigars due to the name but I've seen some current releases today with some serious silly names and I'm sure they are quite tasty. Blame the name on Lew Rothman of JR Cigars. I believe Perdomo makes these but not sure.

The cigar:

Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Edicion Limitada

Size: 5.62 X 44
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Ecuador Sumatra
Filler: Honduras/Nicaragua
Shape: Corona Extra.
Price: $58 for box of 25

Pre-Light:
The cigar is very firm with little give. The foot has a barnyard smell and nothing out the ordinary. It's not the prettiest cigar you'll ever see but it is a $2 smoke. Draw is perfect.

1st Third:
Earthy flavors off the bat. Good amount of smoke but the burn is not very straight (I must be doing something wrong). Later in the first third, I start to get cedar undertones coming in. Not a very complex cigar by all means.

2nd Third:
I'm getting little hints of espresso which I welcome but it dies down fairly quickly (bummer). Cedar is still there but a little harsh in the aftertaste.

Last Third:
Pretty much the same as the 2nd third. Cedar taste still in the front. I was really hoping the espresso hints would come back to visit but I think this cigar has played all it's cards.

Conclusion:
I smoked a GPECC-EL a few days ago and it tasted better than the one I just reviewed so I'm going to hope that this was a dud. I still prefer the GPECC for my "yard 'gars".

Will I order another box? I don't think so. I have enough "yard 'gars" to last me awhile, plus I need to stock up on my CCs

03-25-2012, 12:10 PM	#1
Gooner Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Chris Location: Belgium Posts: 150 Trading: (0)	Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Edicion Limitada Years ago I used to smoke Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban (GPECC) religiously due to the price and taste. I've always wondered about the Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Edicion Limitada (GPECC-EL) since their release so on a whim, I ordered a box. I've read on forums where people won't try these cigars due to the name but I've seen some current releases today with some serious silly names and I'm sure they are quite tasty. Blame the name on Lew Rothman of JR Cigars. I believe Perdomo makes these but not sure. The cigar: Genuine Pre-Embargo Counterfeit Cuban Edicion Limitada Size: 5.62 X 44 Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Ecuador Sumatra Filler: Honduras/Nicaragua Shape: Corona Extra. Price: $58 for box of 25 Pre-Light: The cigar is very firm with little give. The foot has a barnyard smell and nothing out the ordinary. It's not the prettiest cigar you'll ever see but it is a $2 smoke. Draw is perfect. 1st Third: Earthy flavors off the bat. Good amount of smoke but the burn is not very straight (I must be doing something wrong). Later in the first third, I start to get cedar undertones coming in. Not a very complex cigar by all means. 2nd Third: I'm getting little hints of espresso which I welcome but it dies down fairly quickly (bummer). Cedar is still there but a little harsh in the aftertaste. Last Third: Pretty much the same as the 2nd third. Cedar taste still in the front. I was really hoping the espresso hints would come back to visit but I think this cigar has played all it's cards. Conclusion: I smoked a GPECC-EL a few days ago and it tasted better than the one I just reviewed so I'm going to hope that this was a dud. I still prefer the GPECC for my "yard 'gars". Will I order another box? I don't think so. I have enough "yard 'gars" to last me awhile, plus I need to stock up on my CCs