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Old 08-04-2009, 11:44 AM   #1
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Default Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gaupos (Maduro)



Cigar: Cabaiguan Guapos (Maduro)
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (dark in color but not considered a Maduro)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size: 5 5/8 x 46
Price: $156.99 per box of 20 from Tex Cigars

Initial Thoughts: This is a line of cigars is made by Pete Johnson, maker of the famed Tatuaje labeled cigars. As I understand it this cigar is the same blend as the El Triunfador Lancero, just in different sizes. Like everything made by Pete and Pepin, this is one finely crafted cigar. The wrapper of this cigar has a rough, sandpaper feel to it that can be attributed to the sheer amount of tooth on this wrapper. Let’s see how this puppy smokes!

Flavors: This cigar starts off with a blast of chocolate and settles down to a deep rich espresso and dark chocolate flavors that are somewhat sweet. The second third remains quite the same but a nice woody aspect is added. The final third got a little earthy and after a quick purge the cigar went back to the original flavors. The one gripe I have in the flavor department is that the finish seemed short. Most Tatuaje sticks have a nice long finish to them, this one missed in that department.

Smoking Characteristics: Good draw, decent burn, but the ash fell off prematurely. Overall, it does well in this category.

Final Thoughts: Overall I really enjoyed this cigar. It has nice deep rich flavors that any Maduro lover would go bananas over. While I wouldn’t consider picking up a full box of these I would consider splitting a box with a buddy.

Worth a Try: Absolutely, especially you Maduro fanatics
Buy Again: Yes
Enjoyablity: High to Very High
Comparable Cigars: El Triunfador, Liga Privada #9, Padron 1964 Maduro

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Old 08-04-2009, 11:54 AM   #2
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Great review.


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Old 08-04-2009, 11:56 AM   #3
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Nice review, it's a smoke I enjoy a lot!
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:33 PM   #4
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Thanks for the review.
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Old 08-04-2009, 01:05 PM   #5
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Awesome. Gotta get me some of these.
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Old 08-05-2009, 10:36 AM   #6
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I gotta say I love that size (5 5/8 x 46) Its the perfect size, i wish more manufactures would make it.
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Old 08-05-2009, 11:10 AM   #7
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Love the Guapos! Thanks for the review.
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Old 08-05-2009, 11:15 AM   #8
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I have found the Guapo Maddy to be one of my recent "go to's." Sooooo Tasty! Thanks for the review.
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Old 08-05-2009, 12:23 PM   #9
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Great review...sitting on a few of these.
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:46 PM   #10
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Great review...sitting on a few of these.
Might be more effective to smoke them, just sayin'...

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Is this a review or an infomercial for the contest?
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Old 08-05-2009, 03:16 PM   #12
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Very nice review!!!

I just had my first one last Saturday!!! I thought it was very tasty!!!
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Is this a review or an infomercial for the contest?
Sorry forgot to leave that off. I just cut and pasted the review from my site. and it took the links...but feel free to enter lol
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Nice review! I love Guapos!!! Tasty treats!!
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Old 10-08-2009, 11:24 AM   #15
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As I understand it this cigar is the same blend as the El Triunfador Lancero, just in different sizes.
Hmm... I've read elsewhere around here that Pete Johnson acknowledged that the El Triunfador is the same filler and binder as the Tatuaje Especial, with a different wrapper.

Which is true?

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