Graycliff 1666 torpedo

Don Fernando · 04-24-2009, 01:56 PM

This cigar was a gift from Smoking Gator. It comes packed in cellophane and has an aroma which combines chocolate with horse and barnyard smells. The cigar is 6 x 52 and has a very dark, almost black, wrapper but I suspect that this wrapper is blackened because my fingers turn brown when I touch the cigar. There are hardly any veins on the wrapper, and the band combines beautifully with the dark color. The construction feels good and the draw is fine. The predraw flavor is a full raisin flavor.

The flavor is a bit sweet wood and the smoke feels warm. I can also taste some coffee and after an inch it all becomes a bit creamy. The sweet coffee is becoming the main flavor until halfway where chocolate becomes the main flavor with coffee on the background. I can also taste some spices, but mellow and on the background. After 2/3rd the spice becomes a bit stronger and I also discover some pepper. The chocolate and the creaminess disappear. The chocolate re-appears for the last two puffs.

The smoke is thick, white and there is plenty of it. The burn is ok, I had to correct once but on the other hand, the cigar didn’t die when I had to lay it away for a short urinal break. The ash is almost white and quite firm. This is a medium to full bodied cigar with full flavors.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked this cigar

Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Appearance: 8 /10
Smoke && ash: 8 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Aroma (first part) 7 / 10
Aroma (second part) 8 / 10
Aroma (third part) 7 / 10

04-25-2009, 02:27 PM

Nice review!
These are one of my favorite smokes.

G G · 04-25-2009, 03:51 PM

As usual, a great review Ferdie.

04-25-2009, 03:52 PM

looks real nice

04-27-2009, 06:58 AM

I've only had one of these, but your review seems to be right on the target. Great pics as well!

Starscream · 04-27-2009, 07:23 AM

Great review of a great cigar

Smokin Gator · 04-27-2009, 09:52 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed it brother!!! I just had one a few days ago and it was very nice!!

Ahbroody · 04-27-2009, 12:13 PM

i like these but only the smaller sizes. I have also experienced some wide color discrepencies in the wrappers. definetly the darker the better

Ahbroody · 05-01-2009, 01:59 AM

sitting on the front stoop smoking the knuckle version of this right now.
The knuckle is by far the flavor bomb to me in this stick. If you like the big ones flavors source the knuckles. They are very intense.

05-01-2009, 09:06 AM

Nice review, thanks.

04-24-2009, 01:56 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Graycliff 1666 torpedo This cigar was a gift from Smoking Gator. It comes packed in cellophane and has an aroma which combines chocolate with horse and barnyard smells. The cigar is 6 x 52 and has a very dark, almost black, wrapper but I suspect that this wrapper is blackened because my fingers turn brown when I touch the cigar. There are hardly any veins on the wrapper, and the band combines beautifully with the dark color. The construction feels good and the draw is fine. The predraw flavor is a full raisin flavor. The flavor is a bit sweet wood and the smoke feels warm. I can also taste some coffee and after an inch it all becomes a bit creamy. The sweet coffee is becoming the main flavor until halfway where chocolate becomes the main flavor with coffee on the background. I can also taste some spices, but mellow and on the background. After 2/3rd the spice becomes a bit stronger and I also discover some pepper. The chocolate and the creaminess disappear. The chocolate re-appears for the last two puffs. The smoke is thick, white and there is plenty of it. The burn is ok, I had to correct once but on the other hand, the cigar didn’t die when I had to lay it away for a short urinal break. The ash is almost white and quite firm. This is a medium to full bodied cigar with full flavors. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked this cigar Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Appearance: 8 /10 Smoke && ash: 8 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Aroma (first part) 7 / 10 Aroma (second part) 8 / 10 Aroma (third part) 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

04-25-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
Chompers Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo Nice review! These are one of my favorite smokes.

04-25-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo As usual, a great review Ferdie.

04-25-2009, 03:52 PM	#4
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo looks real nice

04-27-2009, 06:58 AM	#5
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo I've only had one of these, but your review seems to be right on the target. Great pics as well!

04-27-2009, 07:23 AM	#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: Graycliff 1666 torpedo Great review of a great cigar __________________ Insert quote here.

04-27-2009, 09:52 AM	#7
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo I'm glad you enjoyed it brother!!! I just had one a few days ago and it was very nice!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

04-27-2009, 12:13 PM	#8
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo i like these but only the smaller sizes. I have also experienced some wide color discrepencies in the wrappers. definetly the darker the better

05-01-2009, 01:59 AM	#9
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo sitting on the front stoop smoking the knuckle version of this right now. The knuckle is by far the flavor bomb to me in this stick. If you like the big ones flavors source the knuckles. They are very intense.

05-01-2009, 09:06 AM	#10
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Graycliff 1666 torpedo Nice review, thanks.