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Old 03-14-2009, 03:20 PM   #1
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Talking El Triunfador

Date: 3/14/09

Cigar: El Triunfador Lancero (7.5 x 38)

Cost: I can't remember. I bought the box last month.

Drink: Coca-Cola (the best cola)

Appearance: This has a dark and toothy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper on it. There were a couple veins showing. I really like the simple look of the cigar. The appearance gets a 10/10 .



Taste of the cigar: The first half was tastes of cocoa and some woodsy flavors. The second half is what I really enjoyed. I picked up cocoa, chocolate, nutty flavors, and a little bit of vanilla. There were also a couple spots where it reminded me of a Habana.

Construction: Held an average ash for a lancero. The draw was just a touch on the tight side, but I didn't mind at all. The cigar required only a few small touchups.









Strength: This was a medium bodied cigar.

Summary: This cigar was very, very good. Pete Johnson/Don Pepin Garcia have another winner on their hands. I am glad I picked up a box. I give it a 9/10.
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Old 03-14-2009, 03:45 PM   #2
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I had this cigar yesterday for the first time and really liked it. Very heavy on the cocoa flavors.
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Old 03-16-2009, 11:27 PM   #3
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Very nice review!!!

That first picture looks like the actual size!!!
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Old 03-17-2009, 01:11 PM   #4
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Very nice review & pics. I need to get my hands on some of these.
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Old 03-17-2009, 01:58 PM   #5
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Great review! I love the Lanceros & will need to try this one!

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Wow, the profile of the second half that you described is one that I'd love. I'm going to smoke one soon.

Nice review. Thanks.
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Old 03-17-2009, 09:23 PM   #7
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nice pics
so if the wrapper is the same as La Riqueza which blend does it come from?.. Cabaiguan?
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Old 03-17-2009, 09:32 PM   #8
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Thanks for the review and the pictures. Looks like something I will have to try in the future.
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Old 03-17-2009, 09:39 PM   #9
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nice pics
so if the wrapper is the same as La Riqueza which blend does it come from?.. Cabaiguan?
Pete Johnson said it is simply a Cabaiguan Maduro.
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Old 03-17-2009, 10:10 PM   #10
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Pete Johnson said it is simply a Cabaiguan Maduro.
thanks for the confirmation... i heard that somewhere but wasn't 100%
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Old 03-17-2009, 10:17 PM   #11
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thanks for the confirmation... i heard that somewhere but wasn't 100%
Yeah, what I posted came straight from Pete in his own words on another board.

It is an awesome cigar.
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