Candela- The forgotten wrapper?

renton20 · 02-18-2009, 11:59 AM

I've been wanting to try these for a while as they are almost the only camacho that I've never had. I've heard of these being the same blend as the corojo with just a different wrapper, if so I'm surprised that this was so bland.

Anyways, thanks for the great review MJ

02-18-2009, 12:04 PM

I have never had one, but I do know this..
1st- Col. Klink of Hogans Heroes usually pulls the green monsters from his desk top..
2nd- There is a special at "Tampa" for some curly heads, florafinas, and somethin' else but I cannot remember..

right now..

Commander Quan · 02-18-2009, 12:33 PM

I've had a couple different Candela wrapped cigars and none of them have been overly impressive. While I've never gotten the grass flavor that you had it's always been a very light flavor probably the best way to describe it is a weak tea flavor or green tea. I've never had the Camacho but thought that if there was a candela wrapped cigar that actually had bold flavors this would be it.

BlackIrish · 02-18-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

I've had a couple different Candela wrapped cigars and none of them have been overly impressive. While I've never gotten the grass flavor that you had it's always been a very light flavor probably the best way to describe it is a weak tea flavor or green tea. I've never had the Camacho but thought that if there was a candela wrapped cigar that actually had bold flavors this would be it.

My experience exactly. Flavors of weak green tea, grassy, and not to my liking.

omowasu · 02-18-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackIrish

My experience exactly. Flavors of weak green tea, grassy, and not to my liking.

I have tried several candelas and none were to my liking. The Fuente Flor Fina candela was actually bitter, a flavor that I do not value in cigars. Other candelas were like smoking yard clippings. The only couple candelas I have liked were CC filler cigars.

So, bitter it is, and bitter I agree with.

Starscream · 02-18-2009, 12:34 PM

I tried a Felipe Gregorio candela once. It had no taste. Didn't make me want to try another candela wrapper.

gnukfu · 02-19-2009, 07:14 PM

I've had one of these and I enjoyed it. Not my cup of tea for every day but good once per year on St Patrick's Day.....

02-18-2009, 11:59 AM	#1
renton20 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 212 Trading: (13)	Re: Candela- The forgotten wrapper? I've been wanting to try these for a while as they are almost the only camacho that I've never had. I've heard of these being the same blend as the corojo with just a different wrapper, if so I'm surprised that this was so bland. Anyways, thanks for the great review MJ

02-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
Gone Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Candela- The forgotten wrapper? I have never had one, but I do know this.. 1st- Col. Klink of Hogans Heroes usually pulls the green monsters from his desk top.. 2nd- There is a special at "Tampa" for some curly heads, florafinas, and somethin' else but I cannot remember.. right now..

02-18-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Candela- The forgotten wrapper? I've had a couple different Candela wrapped cigars and none of them have been overly impressive. While I've never gotten the grass flavor that you had it's always been a very light flavor probably the best way to describe it is a weak tea flavor or green tea. I've never had the Camacho but thought that if there was a candela wrapped cigar that actually had bold flavors this would be it.

02-18-2009, 12:34 PM	#6
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Candela- The forgotten wrapper? I tried a Felipe Gregorio candela once. It had no taste. Didn't make me want to try another candela wrapper. __________________ Insert quote here.

02-19-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Candela- The forgotten wrapper? I've had one of these and I enjoyed it. Not my cup of tea for every day but good once per year on St Patrick's Day..... __________________ Curious George