Candela- The forgotten wrapper?

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by ActionAndy

Someone with more info will probably chime in, but weren't candela wrappers huge in America at some point?

I believe you are correct. Candela used to be the most popular wrapper a couple decades ago. Like baseball is America's favorite Sport, Candela was america's favorite wrapper.

[renton20]

I've been wanting to try these for a while as they are almost the only camacho that I've never had. I've heard of these being the same blend as the corojo with just a different wrapper, if so I'm surprised that this was so bland.

Anyways, thanks for the great review MJ

I have never had one, but I do know this..
1st- Col. Klink of Hogans Heroes usually pulls the green monsters from his desk top..
2nd- There is a special at "Tampa" for some curly heads, florafinas, and somethin' else but I cannot remember.. right now..

[Commander Quan]

I've had a couple different Candela wrapped cigars and none of them have been overly impressive. While I've never gotten the grass flavor that you had it's always been a very light flavor probably the best way to describe it is a weak tea flavor or green tea. I've never had the Camacho but thought that if there was a candela wrapped cigar that actually had bold flavors this would be it.

[BlackIrish]

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

I've had a couple different Candela wrapped cigars and none of them have been overly impressive. While I've never gotten the grass flavor that you had it's always been a very light flavor probably the best way to describe it is a weak tea flavor or green tea. I've never had the Camacho but thought that if there was a candela wrapped cigar that actually had bold flavors this would be it.

My experience exactly. Flavors of weak green tea, grassy, and not to my liking.

[omowasu]

Originally Posted by BlackIrish

My experience exactly. Flavors of weak green tea, grassy, and not to my liking.

I have tried several candelas and none were to my liking. The Fuente Flor Fina candela was actually bitter, a flavor that I do not value in cigars. Other candelas were like smoking yard clippings. The only couple candelas I have liked were CC filler cigars.

So, bitter it is, and bitter I agree with.

[Starscream]

I tried a Felipe Gregorio candela once. It had no taste. Didn't make me want to try another candela wrapper.

[gnukfu]

I've had one of these and I enjoyed it. Not my cup of tea for every day but good once per year on St Patrick's Day.....