What is a GAR?

[Drazzil]

Apparently GAR's are on sale through holts high noon. 39.99 for 12. What are they? I have heard them talked about but dont know what they are.

[dubnick]

G.A.R. is a blend by George A Rico.

I really enjoy them. Taste kind of like a chocolate bar dipped in coffee

[Made in Dade]

G.A.R. is a blend by George A Rico.

I really enjoy them. Taste kind of like a chocolate bar dipped in coffee

:tpd:

[taltos]

George Rico is half of the father/son team who make the Gran Habanos.

[dubnick]

Drazzil,

PM me your addy if you'd like to give 'em a try!

[kelmac07]

Lane..any pics of one?

[dubnick]

May be able to get one up later

[kelmac07]

Lane..I found one...looks mighty tasty.

[bobarian]

George Rico is half of the father/son team who make the Gran Habanos.

George Rico is no longer affiliated with the Gran Habanos line. I think he split with his son and decided to create his own line, the G.A.R. I like the GAR better than anything Gran Habanos ever produced. :2

[dubnick]

I've had the Torp and Robusto... Both very tasty

[Emjaysmash]

I had one..

Here's a review I've posted on my blog.

Size: Robusto Grande

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Filler: Honduras

Price: Box of 20: $123.99

Body: Full



Appearence/construction: The G.A.R. has a mottled brown corojo wrapper, which is elegantly box pressed and fitted with a stark-white band. On it’s own, this simple cigar actually stands out quite a bit in a crowd, or in your humidor. No noticeable veins or construction imperfections were noticed. After cutting, I noticed a good draw, only with slight resistance.

Flavors: This cigar began with a bit of spice and a slight acrid taste. Honestly, it came off to a bad start. However, three or four draws later, the acrid taste faded and was replaced by a warm spice with woody undertones. By the second third, the cigar became noticeably creamier, and took on some slight earthiness. Finally, the tranisition into the last third was seamless; the earthiness and wood flavors became very dominant here, but still remianed creamy to the end. I can say here that this cigar has a healthy dose of Vitamin N, and I began to feel it at this point. So, an hour and half and a slight buzz later, and the cigar was done.

Overall: I can say that this cigar truly held its own. The flavors that this G.A.R. exhibited and its healthy dose of Vitamin N made a cold winter evening more enjoyable. For those of you who enjoy these flavors, and like fuller cigars, I urge you to try this out

[kelmac07]

Sounds mighty tasty...cigar intl is the only one I can find with them..and they only sell by the fiver. Not sure if I am willing to buy a fiver..is it worth it?

[dubnick]

I'd say yes... After trying the Torp I went for a fiver of the Robusto's. I really enjoyed them. Great with coffee.

[kelmac07]

Robustos VS Torpedo????

[taltos]

George Rico is no longer affiliated with the Gran Habanos line. I think he split with his son and decided to create his own line, the G.A.R. I like the GAR better than anything Gran Habanos ever produced. :2That is true but I thought that it might be a useful frame of reference. This was all spelled out in the email announcing the sale.:tu

[kelmac07]

Thanks for all the info...just pulled the trigger on the high noon special...12 for $ 38.95...thanks again!!

[taltos]

Sounds mighty tasty...cigar intl is the only one I can find with them..and they only sell by the fiver. Not sure if I am willing to buy a fiver..is it worth it?You can also try Best Cigar Prices, Atlantic Cigars and Famous Smokes. All of these site addresses are posted in the stickys at the top of the page under online help.

[kelmac07]

Thanks Paul...appreciate the assistance!!

[dubnick]

Torpedo for sure

Robustos VS Torpedo????

[MajorCaptSilly]

I just picked up the High Noon special based on what I've read here. Thanks guys!

MCS

[dubnick]

With all this talk of the G.A.R., has anyone tried the new "M5" ?

[rizzle]

Only gar I know of is a fish.

http://diobas.com/alligator_gar.jpg

[nozero]

Only gar I know of is a fish.



That must be a pond gar as opposed to a yard gar?:r

[krevo]

Yah, those suckers look like a Milky Way Midnight bar. I smoked the Robusto. Slightly box pressed, very oily, and smoked like a dream.

[GarlicBreath]

Smoked one rot in January, smoked another last week after a little resting time and I was underwhelmed both times.

[Drazzil]

Drazzil,

PM me your addy if you'd like to give 'em a try!

I pulled the trigger on the deal already or I would take you up on your offer. :D

[jbo57]

Only gar I know of is a fish.

http://diobas.com/alligator_gar.jpg

I was thinking the same thing...just not with the pretty picture. :) I used to smoke GR Specials from Atlantic. They were also from the Rico team. Liked them for a while.

[MajorCaptSilly]

These are very good. Nice and strong. They remind me a bit of La Gloria Cubana Serie R.

MCS

[Bubba - NJ]

This was my thought when I read the title also . Ever seen an Alligator Gar ? Saw a guy catch one on TV the other night , 6 feet 8 inches long . WHOLLY CRAP !Only gar I know of is a fish.

http://diobas.com/alligator_gar.jpg

[Ratters]

About finished with one right now. Like the others here who've tried them I'm really enjoying it. Would like a heads up on the M5 though, has anyone tried it?

[dubnick]

I am looking forward to trying the M5 as well, after really enjoying the G.A.R.'s lately.

Looking for any input as well.

[kelmac07]

These are very good. Nice and strong. They remind me a bit of La Gloria Cubana Serie R. MCS

I agree...great bargain stick!!!