La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurado

[T.G]

Looks like a Flechas natural, correct?

Both the Felicias and Flechas maduros used to be fantastic cigars (and much stronger/fuller than you allude to). Now, I say used to, because I haven't bought any in years, and Ernesto has since left General Cigar, so I dunno what they are like now.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Thanks for the review Nick. Myself and Scott (TripleF) really enjoy the maddy version.

[BlackIrish]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Nice review...I love the maduro version of this stick.

Originally Posted by T.G

Looks like a Flechas natural, correct?

Both the Felicias and Flechas maduros used to be fantastic cigars (and much stronger/fuller than you allude to). Now, I say used to, because I haven't bought any in years, and Ernesto has since left General Cigar, so I dunno what they are like now.

Originally Posted by RPguy

Thanks for the review Nick. Myself and Scott (TripleF) really enjoy the maddy version.

Yessir, the maduro version is scrumptious. Thanks for the review!

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by T.G

Looks like a Flechas natural, correct?

Both the Felicias and Flechas maduros used to be fantastic cigars (and much stronger/fuller than you allude to). Now, I say used to, because I haven't bought any in years, and Ernesto has since left General Cigar, so I dunno what they are like now.

Dont quote me on this, but I heard that even thought Ernesto left, the blends are still the same.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Dont quote me on this, but I heard that even thought Ernesto left, the blends are still the same.

Kinna sorta.

The base RF blend essentially stayed the same, but it was tweaked each year for the variances in the crops that were being used (this really isn't any different than how many hundreds of other cigar blends are treated). Additionally, Ernesto used to pick all of the RF leaves himself, so with him and his knowledge, experience and vision gone, they might or might not be on the same level as they were when he supervised things. Now, it's possible that whomever he trained to take over for him might be able to carry the torch, so to speak, just as well as he did. Or maybe not. Only after a few more releases can that be determined.

[ColdCuts]

Originally Posted by T.G

Looks like a Flechas natural, correct?

Both the Felicias and Flechas maduros used to be fantastic cigars (and much stronger/fuller than you allude to). Now, I say used to, because I haven't bought any in years, and Ernesto has since left General Cigar, so I dunno what they are like now.

The photos in the original post are gone, I suppose because this is an ancient thread. But I had a Felicias maduro the other night that had been in my humidor since probably 2006. It was a gorgeous looking, beautifully constructed figurado measuring, says their website, 4.875" and 49 ring. The cigar was firm throughout with a perfect draw and no burn issues that didn't correct themselves. But for me, the Felicias was what I'd call a full-bodied cigar. It had a pleasant wood and baker's-chocolate aroma, but on the palate mine was overwhelmingly black pepper. Not a cigar I'd likely reach for again. Too spicy for my tastes. Of course, YMMV.