Camacho Pre Embargo

borndead1 · 10-01-2022, 09:37 PM

I bid on a single recently just for sh*ts and giggles. It is claimed that these cigars contain "a significant portion of authentic pre-embargo Cuban tobacco." Let's see if I can taste it.

First things first. Ugly wrapper. Uneven color and several blemishes. Not UGLY ugly, but if you're trying to impress people with a cigar line, you shouldn't use wrapper tobacco that looks like this. Good draw, which is surprising for a Camacho cigar. I actually stopped buying their cigars because of too many loose draws. I mean LOOSE draws. like a straw. OK, now onto the smoking of the cigar.

First few draws...pretty standard CIGAR flavor. A little woodsy through the nose. Not bad.

About 1" in...not impressed so far. Not a bad smoke, but honestly it's tasting like a $2 bundle cigar at this point. Aroma from the foot is nice. Good burn so far.

About 2" in...dominant flavors are still the same. Stereotypical cigar flavor. Not bad, not great. Burn is still good.

Around halfway...OK, tonight is my last night at home before I go on the road for work until mid December. So I'll be damned if I'm gonna waste my last really good cigar night on a mediocre stick like this. Snuffed it out around halfway and grabbed a CC (Punch Royal Coronation).

Final thoughts...I'm surprised that suckers (like me) are still shelling out $9/stick for these $2 bundle cigars. GTFOH, Camacho.

Chainsaw13 · 10-01-2022, 09:49 PM

Good to know. It’s been a long time since I’ve bought a Camacho. They’ve never been the same after they sold out.

Porch Dweller · 10-01-2022, 10:47 PM

Good review. I also gave up on Camacho years ago.

icehog3 · 10-02-2022, 03:08 PM

Not so Macho Comacho.

shark · 10-02-2022, 04:39 PM

They really went downhill since the old days for sure. I miss the Camacho Diplomas

10-01-2022, 09:37 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Camacho Pre Embargo I bid on a single recently just for sh*ts and giggles. It is claimed that these cigars contain "a significant portion of authentic pre-embargo Cuban tobacco." Let's see if I can taste it. First things first. Ugly wrapper. Uneven color and several blemishes. Not UGLY ugly, but if you're trying to impress people with a cigar line, you shouldn't use wrapper tobacco that looks like this. Good draw, which is surprising for a Camacho cigar. I actually stopped buying their cigars because of too many loose draws. I mean LOOSE draws. like a straw. OK, now onto the smoking of the cigar. First few draws...pretty standard CIGAR flavor. A little woodsy through the nose. Not bad. About 1" in...not impressed so far. Not a bad smoke, but honestly it's tasting like a $2 bundle cigar at this point. Aroma from the foot is nice. Good burn so far. About 2" in...dominant flavors are still the same. Stereotypical cigar flavor. Not bad, not great. Burn is still good. Around halfway...OK, tonight is my last night at home before I go on the road for work until mid December. So I'll be damned if I'm gonna waste my last really good cigar night on a mediocre stick like this. Snuffed it out around halfway and grabbed a CC (Punch Royal Coronation). Final thoughts...I'm surprised that suckers (like me) are still shelling out $9/stick for these $2 bundle cigars. GTFOH, Camacho. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

10-01-2022, 09:49 PM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,177 Trading: (96)	Re: Camacho Pre Embargo Good to know. It’s been a long time since I’ve bought a Camacho. They’ve never been the same after they sold out. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-01-2022, 10:47 PM	#3
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,386 Trading: (24)	Re: Camacho Pre Embargo Good review. I also gave up on Camacho years ago. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-02-2022, 03:08 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: Camacho Pre Embargo Not so Macho Comacho. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-02-2022, 04:39 PM	#5
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,561 Trading: (0)	Re: Camacho Pre Embargo They really went downhill since the old days for sure. I miss the Camacho Diplomas __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds