Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada

dijit · 02-21-2013, 09:24 AM

Perplexing smoke,
Finally got try a Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limitada this morning, I may have ruined my taste buds for later smokes today. This started with a solid tobacco and pepper taste and quickly developed into a strong leather and cocoa/coffee flavor. These were not the mild flavors that had to be concentrated on to notice. These were strong and noticeable early on and remained throughout the experience.
I usually like to divide my thoughts on a new smoke into thirds but this smoke for me did not indicate a clear change at thirds but in halves. These halves exhibited the pepper and leather throughout with the pepper reducing in strength and the leather increasing. I mentioned earlier a cocoa/coffee flavor and for me it was had to decide which it was as the tobacco never really exhibited a sweetness that would have really brought out the cocoa or the reduction of flavors that would allow the coffee to really develop.
As I found myself nearing the end of my drive and my smoke this morning I must admit I was wishing I still had 30 mins or so just to sit and enjoy the flavors.

dave · 02-21-2013, 11:00 AM

Thanks for the review.

I enjoy these. To me, these exhibit the perfect example of 'chewy' flavors. I find that I like them better on the dry-side. Couple days dry-boxing seems to help the burn, reduce any bitter tendencies and make the cigar a little more enjoyable.

dijit · 02-21-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

Thanks for the review.

I enjoy these. To me, these exhibit the perfect example of 'chewy' flavors. I find that I like them better on the dry-side. Couple days dry-boxing seems to help the burn, reduce any bitter tendencies and make the cigar a little more enjoyable.

I did notice it was difficult to get started but the bitterness never occurred for me. That may be due to me leaving 30 mins early today and just taking my time driving half way across the state to work.

Porch Dweller · 02-21-2013, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the review. I enjoy these smokes quite a bit.

76GTFan · 02-21-2013, 07:08 PM

These start off a little bitter to me, but really build into an enjoyable smoke. I buy bundles of these and like to age them or at least let them rest for at least a month and it really improves the flavor. Thanks for reminding me to get another bundle. Running low.

theonlybear4CORT · 02-21-2013, 07:24 PM

76 where could this ninja buy a bundle?

joeobx · 02-21-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by theonlybear4CORT

76 where could this ninja buy a bundle?

I caught them on C-Bid pretty cheap.

theonlybear4CORT · 02-22-2013, 07:47 AM

Thanks joe

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dijit · 02-22-2013, 10:27 AM

I got mine on C-bid about 2 months ago. I am actually surprised I havent tried one sooner. I am trying to follow a 3 month rule and almost made it with these.

Big Maduro · 02-22-2013, 11:10 AM

Thanks for bringing these up. I have had them before and had some of the same experience. Nice cigar.

76GTFan · 02-22-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theonlybear4CORT

76 where could this ninja buy a bundle?

Yeah or get 40 to 50 dollar torps through CI as well.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-PR6&cat=3

Big fan of the Oscuro as well. Usually are much cheaper than this.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-PD2&cat=3

borndead1 · 02-24-2013, 05:18 PM

Hmmm...pretty unanimous consensus. Everything I've tried from this factory has been hit or miss, even returning bad boxes and having them replaced with another bad box.

What the hell...I'll grab a 5 pack. It's been a couple years. Maybe they've gotten their act together.

Thanks for the review.

TJtorpedo · 02-24-2013, 07:03 PM

Love these for a $2 smoke. Ditto on the Oscuros.

02-21-2013, 09:24 AM	#1
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada Perplexing smoke, Finally got try a Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limitada this morning, I may have ruined my taste buds for later smokes today. This started with a solid tobacco and pepper taste and quickly developed into a strong leather and cocoa/coffee flavor. These were not the mild flavors that had to be concentrated on to notice. These were strong and noticeable early on and remained throughout the experience. I usually like to divide my thoughts on a new smoke into thirds but this smoke for me did not indicate a clear change at thirds but in halves. These halves exhibited the pepper and leather throughout with the pepper reducing in strength and the leather increasing. I mentioned earlier a cocoa/coffee flavor and for me it was had to decide which it was as the tobacco never really exhibited a sweetness that would have really brought out the cocoa or the reduction of flavors that would allow the coffee to really develop. As I found myself nearing the end of my drive and my smoke this morning I must admit I was wishing I still had 30 mins or so just to sit and enjoy the flavors. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

02-21-2013, 11:00 AM	#2
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada Thanks for the review. I enjoy these. To me, these exhibit the perfect example of 'chewy' flavors. I find that I like them better on the dry-side. Couple days dry-boxing seems to help the burn, reduce any bitter tendencies and make the cigar a little more enjoyable.

02-21-2013, 02:16 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,387 Trading: (24)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada Thanks for the review. I enjoy these smokes quite a bit.

02-21-2013, 07:08 PM	#5
76GTFan Full Blown Section 8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 Trading: (9)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada These start off a little bitter to me, but really build into an enjoyable smoke. I buy bundles of these and like to age them or at least let them rest for at least a month and it really improves the flavor. Thanks for reminding me to get another bundle. Running low. __________________ That you John Wayne. Is this me?

02-21-2013, 07:24 PM	#6
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada 76 where could this ninja buy a bundle?

02-22-2013, 07:47 AM	#8
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada Thanks joe :

02-22-2013, 10:27 AM	#9
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada I got mine on C-bid about 2 months ago. I am actually surprised I havent tried one sooner. I am trying to follow a 3 month rule and almost made it with these. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

02-22-2013, 11:10 AM	#10
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada Thanks for bringing these up. I have had them before and had some of the same experience. Nice cigar.

02-24-2013, 05:18 PM	#12
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada Hmmm...pretty unanimous consensus. Everything I've tried from this factory has been hit or miss, even returning bad boxes and having them replaced with another bad box. What the hell...I'll grab a 5 pack. It's been a couple years. Maybe they've gotten their act together. Thanks for the review. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

02-24-2013, 07:03 PM	#13
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Pinar Del Rio Reserva Limtada Love these for a $2 smoke. Ditto on the Oscuros. __________________