Reserva MiraFlor Robusto

md4958 · 02-09-2009, 12:47 PM

Reserva MiraFlor Robusto

Appearance: 8
Construction: 8.5
Draw: 8
Burn: 7.5
Overall 8 out of 10

I was asked by my local (and bestest) B&M Azon Cigars to review this cigar. Mike (the owner of Azon) was IMing with Andy Madera (the owner of Reserva MiraFlor) while I was smoking it and giving him my puff-by-puff commentary. Its not everyday that you smoke a cigar with the factory owner "watching".

Attractive looking cigar, smooth with no cracks or splits. The only thing in the appearance I didn't care for was the band. I am a big fan of cigar bands and this one did nothing for me.

Excuse the cell phone photos please. I wasn't expecting to review a cigar, so I was a bit ill prepared.

Cut cleanly, draw was very good. Lit up easily via the Da Klugs method.

First half-inch smacked me in the mouth with black-pepper, which I really dont care for. After that half inch the cigar mellowed out and the black pepper really faded. Andy was expecting the pepper flavor for the first bit.

I knocked the ash off shortly after this point to prevent ashing on the table, shortly after which Mike relayed a message from Andy telling me not to tap off the ash. So I waited to let the next portion fall.

You can see from the ash that the stick is constructed very well. Nice pancake stack or biscuit layer ash. Shortly after this I did end up ashing all over the table.

Burn wasnt what I would call razor sharp... it did have some un-evenness, which tended to work its way out by rotating it... I dont remember touching this stick up once.

Didnt smoke much past this point because the final third made a nasty turn. I really didnt like the flavor I was getting out of it, so I put it down shortly after this last pic.

Over all impressions of this cigar, decent. Would I buy this cigar, No... only because I dont care for the pepper flavor.

Would I recommend this cigar to somebody who like Pepin sticks, Yes, as long as it was priced right. I would say if this was priced at around $5 then it might be worth a try for the Pepin lover.

dunng · 02-09-2009, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the review Moe! You're lucky I was sick!

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

I was asked by my local (and bestest) B&M Azon Cigars to review this cigar.

Kiss ass...

md4958 · 02-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

Kiss ass...

Trying to butter him up for Friday's HERF!!!

02-09-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Trying to butter him up for Friday's HERF!!!

Won't work.

02-09-2009, 01:20 PM

I have a few samples left, if anyone else wants to try and review it.

Don Fernando · 02-10-2009, 05:11 AM

I can recommend this cigar, I loved it (well, the Churchill that I smoked).

02-10-2009, 05:29 AM

Ferdinand gave me two to try at the last herf I attended, smoked both the robusto and the churchill and liked them both very much, if you like NC's, its worth giving them a shot.

02-10-2009, 08:35 AM

Thanks for the review and great pictures.

02-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I can recommend this cigar, I loved it (well, the Churchill that I smoked).

I've smoked just about every size now.....twice....

I like it VERY much!

TripleF · 02-10-2009, 09:48 AM

Love those MiraFlor's. Hmmm Hmmm Hmmmm

Superb review Moe!

elderboy02 · 02-10-2009, 09:50 AM

I really like these cigars

BlackIrish · 02-10-2009, 09:51 AM

Great review, Moe.

Emjaysmash · 02-10-2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzonCigars

I have a few samples left, if anyone else wants to try and review it.

Pick me?

Kreth · 02-10-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzonCigars

I have a few samples left, if anyone else wants to try and review it.

I'd love to try them. I PMed Andy about the availabilty of 5ers/samplers, but haven't heard back.

VirtualSmitty · 02-10-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzonCigars

I have a few samples left, if anyone else wants to try and review it.

I haven't smoked any NCs in a long while, i'd give it a go

Nice review!

02-13-2009, 12:08 AM

guys....just do a search for "Miraflor"...there are reviews of Andy's cigars already here on CA!!!

02-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Reserva MiraFlor Robusto Reserva MiraFlor Robusto Appearance: 8 Construction: 8.5 Draw: 8 Burn: 7.5 Overall 8 out of 10 I was asked by my local (and bestest) B&M Azon Cigars to review this cigar. Mike (the owner of Azon) was IMing with Andy Madera (the owner of Reserva MiraFlor) while I was smoking it and giving him my puff-by-puff commentary. Its not everyday that you smoke a cigar with the factory owner "watching". Attractive looking cigar, smooth with no cracks or splits. The only thing in the appearance I didn't care for was the band. I am a big fan of cigar bands and this one did nothing for me. Excuse the cell phone photos please. I wasn't expecting to review a cigar, so I was a bit ill prepared. Cut cleanly, draw was very good. Lit up easily via the Da Klugs method. First half-inch smacked me in the mouth with black-pepper, which I really dont care for. After that half inch the cigar mellowed out and the black pepper really faded. Andy was expecting the pepper flavor for the first bit. I knocked the ash off shortly after this point to prevent ashing on the table, shortly after which Mike relayed a message from Andy telling me not to tap off the ash. So I waited to let the next portion fall. You can see from the ash that the stick is constructed very well. Nice pancake stack or biscuit layer ash. Shortly after this I did end up ashing all over the table. Burn wasnt what I would call razor sharp... it did have some un-evenness, which tended to work its way out by rotating it... I dont remember touching this stick up once. Didnt smoke much past this point because the final third made a nasty turn. I really didnt like the flavor I was getting out of it, so I put it down shortly after this last pic. Over all impressions of this cigar, decent. Would I buy this cigar, No... only because I dont care for the pepper flavor. Would I recommend this cigar to somebody who like Pepin sticks, Yes, as long as it was priced right. I would say if this was priced at around $5 then it might be worth a try for the Pepin lover. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-09-2009, 01:20 PM	#5
AzonCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto I have a few samples left, if anyone else wants to try and review it.

02-10-2009, 05:11 AM	#6
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto I can recommend this cigar, I loved it (well, the Churchill that I smoked). __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

02-10-2009, 05:29 AM	#7
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto Ferdinand gave me two to try at the last herf I attended, smoked both the robusto and the churchill and liked them both very much, if you like NC's, its worth giving them a shot.

02-10-2009, 08:35 AM	#8
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto Thanks for the review and great pictures.

02-10-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto Love those MiraFlor's. Hmmm Hmmm Hmmmm Superb review Moe! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

02-10-2009, 09:50 AM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto I really like these cigars

02-10-2009, 09:51 AM	#12
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto Great review, Moe. __________________

02-13-2009, 12:08 AM	#16
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reserva MiraFlor Robusto guys....just do a search for "Miraflor"...there are reviews of Andy's cigars already here on CA!!!

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