El Cobre churchill

[Don Fernando]

These El Cobre cigars are a well kept secret amongst a small group of cigar aficionados who had the pleasure of tasting these fine Nicaraguan cigars. Word on the streets is that this blend, named after an old coppermine town in Cuba, was the private blend for Gilberto Oliva. I had the pleasure of smoking the robusto (http://www.sigarenliefhebber.nl/donblog.php?misc=search&subaction=showfull&id=1193597340&archive=&cnshow=news&ucat=1&start_from=&), torpedo (http://www.sigarenliefhebber.nl/donblog.php?misc=search&subaction=showfull&id=1193507160&archive=&cnshow=news&ucat=1&start_from=&) and the toro (http://www.sigarenliefhebber.nl/donblog.php?misc=search&subaction=showfull&id=1202247840&archive=&cnshow=news&ucat=1&start_from=&) in the past and I remember that all were very full bodied, especially the toro that kicked my ass. This 7x48 churchill is at least two years old and it has a price tag of € 5,50 here in The Netherlands.

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I spot a very nice band underneath the cellophane. The wrapper is nice, oily and dark with a vein here and there. The wrapper has a leathery look to it. The construction feels a bit hard, but the predraw is fine. I taste a mild raisin flavor. When I release the cigar from the cellophane I smell a strong barnyard smell.

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I taste a full and strong coffee flavor with pepper. The coffee is the main flavor. After half an inch I also taste some wood and the pepper disappeared. After an inch and a half I also taste some herbs and the pepper returns, but milder than before. The coffee becomes a bit stronger.

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Halfway the coffee disappears, I taste wood and herbs with a pepper aftertaste. After ⅔ I only taste herbs with lots of pepper, but the pepper isn't sharp nor harsh. The final few puffs give herbs only.

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This cigar is full bodied and full flavored, but not as strong as the toro or the other vitolas. Or maybe I can take more nowadays. The smoke time is two hours and fifteen minutes. The draw is good, just like the burn. The ash is almost white and firm. I got plenty of smoke, but the smoke is thin.

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Would I buy this cigar again? I might, although I like the torpedo and robusto better.

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 7 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

[kelmac07]

I LOVE the torpedo and toro of this stick. :dr :dr Nice review brother!!

[muncy]

i enjoyed the toro also

[tobii3]

<----El Cobre whore

[cobra03]

Great review. i love these smokes.

[shilala]

Absolutely love them.
I read a story that they were called "the lobotomizer" when they initially released, and they apparently lived up to it. A total asskicker.
I find that they lose a lot of strength after a year or so in the humi, that might be why this one wasn't so tough on you, Ferdie. They're a lot better new, as long as they aren't real wet. Otherwise I dry them out for awhile and try to smoke them up fast. :)

If you guys like this one, you'd absolutely rock the El Original Toro Maduro (http://keysshopping.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ISS&Category_Code=ELO). It'll nail your brain to the wall for ya. :tu

[Don Fernando]

Dry them out and they gain strength Scott. I had a dry toro and felt like Michael Spinks after a fight with Mike Tyson afterwards

[longknocker]

Only Had The Toro & Loved It! Great Review, Brother!:tu

[MarioF]

Mac got me hooked on these, they are a great cigar. And on cigar auctioneer you can usually get the the toro for 50 bucks a box.
Great review thanks.

[Ratters]

The toro is my favorite size of these. I've gone through at least six bundles so far and am expecting another in the mail in a couple days. Probably the best under $3 cigar I have.

[thebiglebowski]

i've always been curious about these cigars. anyone know the best place to get them online?

[Ratters]

Famous. Wait for them to come up on cigarmonster. Usually $79 with shipping. You can get them cheaper on the name your price on their too when they come up.

[MajorCaptSilly]

Another El Cobre fan here. Great review on a great cigar.


MCS

[taltos]

Great review on a great cigar nephew. Scott, I agree with Ferdie on letting them get to the drier side to get the power back.

[Flynnster]

Those look good, and the double fuerte is on cigarmonster right now!

[TBone]

As always another quality review in english from the Dutch...