G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo

Skywalker · 03-08-2009, 05:05 PM

This cigar was gifted to me by Mark of Tower Pipe and Tobacco in Sacramento!!!

As advertised:
G.A.R. Cigar brand is the cigar created by George A. Rico (GAR) for the world of cigar smokers that like a bit more flavor than most average cigars displace. If you are ready for a taste that is meaty and full bodied then look no longer. Get a taste and get hooked on G.A.R Cigars by George A. Rico.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: Rico Grande Torpedo (6 X 54)

This cigar is well constructed and has a silky smooth wrapper. I paired it with a Red Rocket Ale!!!

The pre-light draw was perfect - Like breathing! The first few puffs produced copious amounts of white smoke. I love the box-pressed shape of this cigar. You could set this down on a flat surface if needed.

The first flavors detected were cedar and almonds. This cigar is very floral with a hint of toasted bread and nuts. I love these types of flavors in a cigar!

At the half way point a small amount of black pepper is detected. This is not overwhelming or harsh at all. I welcome this change. It really is paired nicely with the ale. Yum!!!

I cannot believe the construction of this cigar. It had no burn issues at all. The draw was consistent throughout. I really enjoyed the changes this cigar took. It was never boring or bland! I loved the flavor of cedar, nuts, toast, and pepper!

Total smoke time took 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 9.5 out of 10
Flavor Balance: 8 out of 10
Strength: Medium
Over all experience: 8 out of 10
Value: This was gifted but I would expect to pay around $8.00 per stick

Would I smoke it again? Yes!!!

Thanks Mark!!!

Rockestone · 03-08-2009, 06:06 PM

Great Review!! That is one good looking cigar!

dunng · 03-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Great review, thanks!

weak_link · 03-08-2009, 07:32 PM

Nice review MOBD, sounds like one to check out.

BlackIrish · 03-08-2009, 07:36 PM

Great review! I've got a couple of GAR corona gordas waiting their turn . . .

Ratters · 03-08-2009, 08:08 PM

Nice review Darrell!

I must say I really enjoy these things. Just got a ten pack from CI for $35. Well worth it.

jcruse64 · 03-08-2009, 08:31 PM

Nice review. My local guy got these in last summer, and he put them up for a nap after trying them, not liking the flavor. He pulled them back out late in the fall, and really liked them. I tried the CG's and loved the flavor. Bought a box after that. One thing I did note: my box had the beginnings of a mold issue. I emptied my box, wiped all the sticks down, and cleaned the box real good and dried it out a day or so, before setting it all back in the general population. I gave my local a warning about this, after looking at his open boxes and seeing the beginnings there, and he took care of it. My box was still sealed in the original cello. Not sure if it was his issue, or from GAR.

Great cigar, nonetheless. Fantastic flavor to them.

Joe

bobarian · 03-08-2009, 09:09 PM

Another excellent review D!

I smoked my GAR fairly soon after receiving it from Tower. A really nice smoke, quite different from the rest in the Gran Habanos line, much fuller bodied IMHO.

Skywalker · 03-09-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratters

I must say I really enjoy these things. Just got a ten pack from CI for $35. Well worth it.

I missed out on that one!!!

Ratters · 03-09-2009, 02:47 AM

I bid on their Make Me and Offer page. But then the next day it came up as a joecigar deal for the same price. You can probably still do it on the MMaO.

TripleF · 03-09-2009, 08:04 AM

Makes me want to run out and buy one! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat review Darrel. Great pics to

Mr B · 03-10-2009, 01:34 PM

Very nice review Darrell. Great pics too. Gonna have to give this one a try.

Ratters · 03-10-2009, 07:35 PM

Hey, they're on cigar bid in the specials section. 10 Robustos at $25 right now. Should finish there or $27 at the most.

NickyTeen · 03-11-2009, 12:29 AM

Another great review Darrell! Like Bob I smoked mine soon after we got them. Enjoyed it very much, Thanks for the review!

mastershogun · 03-11-2009, 10:52 AM

looks like the robusto grande are on sale for 10 for $34.99 at joe's jambalaya

03-08-2009, 05:05 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo This cigar was gifted to me by Mark of Tower Pipe and Tobacco in Sacramento!!! As advertised: G.A.R. Cigar brand is the cigar created by George A. Rico (GAR) for the world of cigar smokers that like a bit more flavor than most average cigars displace. If you are ready for a taste that is meaty and full bodied then look no longer. Get a taste and get hooked on G.A.R Cigars by George A. Rico. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Vitola: Rico Grande Torpedo (6 X 54) This cigar is well constructed and has a silky smooth wrapper. I paired it with a Red Rocket Ale!!! The pre-light draw was perfect - Like breathing! The first few puffs produced copious amounts of white smoke. I love the box-pressed shape of this cigar. You could set this down on a flat surface if needed. The first flavors detected were cedar and almonds. This cigar is very floral with a hint of toasted bread and nuts. I love these types of flavors in a cigar! At the half way point a small amount of black pepper is detected. This is not overwhelming or harsh at all. I welcome this change. It really is paired nicely with the ale. Yum!!! I cannot believe the construction of this cigar. It had no burn issues at all. The draw was consistent throughout. I really enjoyed the changes this cigar took. It was never boring or bland! I loved the flavor of cedar, nuts, toast, and pepper! Total smoke time took 1 hour and 55 minutes. Construction/Appearance: 9.5 out of 10 Flavor Balance: 8 out of 10 Strength: Medium Over all experience: 8 out of 10 Value: This was gifted but I would expect to pay around $8.00 per stick Would I smoke it again? Yes!!! Thanks Mark!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-08-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Great Review!! That is one good looking cigar! __________________

03-08-2009, 06:09 PM	#3
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Great review, thanks! __________________ MassHole Banter

03-08-2009, 07:32 PM	#4
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Nice review MOBD, sounds like one to check out.

03-08-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Great review! I've got a couple of GAR corona gordas waiting their turn . . . __________________

03-08-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Nice review Darrell! I must say I really enjoy these things. Just got a ten pack from CI for $35. Well worth it.

03-08-2009, 08:31 PM	#7
jcruse64 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Paducah, KY USA planet Earth Posts: 313 Trading: (1)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Nice review. My local guy got these in last summer, and he put them up for a nap after trying them, not liking the flavor. He pulled them back out late in the fall, and really liked them. I tried the CG's and loved the flavor. Bought a box after that. One thing I did note: my box had the beginnings of a mold issue. I emptied my box, wiped all the sticks down, and cleaned the box real good and dried it out a day or so, before setting it all back in the general population. I gave my local a warning about this, after looking at his open boxes and seeing the beginnings there, and he took care of it. My box was still sealed in the original cello. Not sure if it was his issue, or from GAR. Great cigar, nonetheless. Fantastic flavor to them. Joe

03-08-2009, 09:09 PM	#8
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Another excellent review D! I smoked my GAR fairly soon after receiving it from Tower. A really nice smoke, quite different from the rest in the Gran Habanos line, much fuller bodied IMHO.

03-09-2009, 02:47 AM	#10
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo I bid on their Make Me and Offer page. But then the next day it came up as a joecigar deal for the same price. You can probably still do it on the MMaO.

03-09-2009, 08:04 AM	#11
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Makes me want to run out and buy one! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat review Darrel. Great pics to __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

03-10-2009, 01:34 PM	#12
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Very nice review Darrell. Great pics too. Gonna have to give this one a try.

03-10-2009, 07:35 PM	#13
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Hey, they're on cigar bid in the specials section. 10 Robustos at $25 right now. Should finish there or $27 at the most.

03-11-2009, 12:29 AM	#14
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo Another great review Darrell! Like Bob I smoked mine soon after we got them. Enjoyed it very much, Thanks for the review!

03-11-2009, 10:52 AM	#15
mastershogun Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: having a cigar Posts: 521 Trading: (47)	Re: G.A.R. Rico Grande Torpedo looks like the robusto grande are on sale for 10 for $34.99 at joe's jambalaya