Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Cigars - Page 2

11-11-2008, 03:25 PM

Late last week I had a Reserva Miraflor Churchill that I got from Vstrommark, and it was delicious! My reviews are more of the thumbs up / thumbs down variety, and this is without a doubt a thumbs up

. I've found that I've reached the point where many of my old "acceptable" cigars just aren't cutting it anymore. This, on the other hand, just made its way into my regular rotation!

I've got two more, and fully intend to share them with my FIL come Christmas in hopes of expanding his purchases past just what he sees in the CI catalog. Guess that means I need to pick up more for myself...

Wolfgang · 11-18-2008, 06:30 PM

Andrew passed em out at the herf I got 2 im just lettign my tastebuds recover a little before i light it up. 12 cigars/day will do that :hg

scroggers · 11-18-2008, 08:38 PM

Got my sampler today and smoked the Robusto as requested to do so by Andy. Overall a very enjoyable smoke. Nice construction and absolutely no problems with burn or draw eventhough I did not have time to let them rest. The flavors were good but I think they may improve with a little Humi time. Definitely looking forward to tring another and will definitely look to acquire more!!! Thanks again andy!!!

GhostRyder · 11-18-2008, 11:31 PM

What is the chance of these showing up in a B&M near me anytime soon? East coast? That flavor profile sounds pretty delicious.

AndyMadera · 11-19-2008, 02:00 AM

Hi GhostRyder, Good question... What do you consider any time soon? I can probably send some samples to you local B&M in january when I get my next shipment. However if you wanted to buy some sooner than that I am selling them through the mail right now. Ill send you details in a PM.

If any of you would like to see my product in your local B&M there is a way you can help. Please send me a PM and ill give you some details on how you can help make that happen.

11-21-2008, 10:39 PM

annihilated the Robusto tonight. absolutely NO rest time from the package (maybe 2 hours before it was lit??)

Most here would say I have charcoal for taste buds...hear me out.

I switched between three drinks to make sure I could honestly "taste" what I thought I was tasting.

Guinness, Coke, and plain water.

My notes -

- Pre-light - excellent - draw was very easy -

- Not a single burn issue (no kidding) - solid ash that held firm

- the draw - well, as I joked with my buddies, you could "chew" the smoke

- Now, I switched between drinks because I thought the Guinness was masking some of the flavor - going to the Coke, I realized it was actually complementing the flavors - going to water helped me identify it easily. Coffee, chocolate(cocoa) and, well, there were, in my lava tastebuds, almost a creamy taste in there as well. The last inch or so, I swear it got a floral aroma....It wasn't like ""oooh, roses"....just a slight aroma in there.

Overall, I give this a solid thumbs up. Smoking a cigar OTT with NO burn issues and having these sort of results does NOT happen often. I was impressed!!!

I'm thinking Andy's on to something here.

spectrrr · 11-22-2008, 10:00 PM

I told Andy I would smoke one on Sunday. I couldnt wait.
Today I huddled out in the shed and lit up a Reserva MiraFlor Robusto.

I'll preface this mini review to say that I really dont have expert taste buds. in fact, they're not very great at all! (but I do nose smoke a little).

Pre-light draw was excellent. not loose, not tight, just right

The first puff: WOW!
most often when I light up a cigar, especially one that doesnt come with a hefty price tag, the first puff is a bit harsh from the lighting.... NO THIS ONE. I immediately picked out the creamy coffee and cocoa undertones.

First third - mmm YEAH, good stuff! creamy smoke, still getting those wonderful flavorful undertones that I usually can't pick out. (bear in mind we're not talking Drew Estates Java or anything, this is NOT a flavored cigar, just a flavorFULL cigar!)

Second third - About the same as the first.

Final third - I had to put it down a shade early. The cold weather was begining to take its toll about halfway through and I had to puff too often to keep it lit, so it got harsh a little earlier than it should or would have indoors.

all in all, a WONDERFUL smoke, I'm very happy, far far far better than many of the $6 sticks I've had. I concur that Andy's on to something

av8tor152d · 11-23-2008, 06:07 AM

Received A Robusto size from Andrew(ScottishSMoker) at the YBOR herf, finally had a chance to light it up last night.

I suck at reviews just so all you know.

Construction was good nice prelight draw.

For the flavor pretty much stayed the same throughout the smoke, real mild nutty, chocolate flavors. Little to no pepper until the last third of the smoke. And no burn issues at all with the whole smoke.

I will say this was a great smoke a bit mild for me but I would gladly recommend and keep some in the Humi.

11-23-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av8tor152d

...a bit mild for me...

And you say I HAVE lava for tastebuds????

I've smoked FOUR of these this weekend..

Two Robustos, the Toro and the Lancero - and I never came up with a "Mild" profile....So I apparently DO have tastebuds left!!!!!

s0leful0ne · 12-01-2008, 12:56 AM

Toro size i believe, passed on from Andrew himself to Andrew (scottish)

I have no complaints, reminds me of many NC's i have enjoyed in the past.

It is spot on to where most of you have stated and to what Andrew explained to me as the target for his cigar.

I was looking for my second one, but I forgot i put it in a MAW...

TXRebel · 12-04-2008, 08:59 PM

I just finished my first GDW Reserva Miraflor, 5 x 50 robusto that I purchased from AndresMadera GDW. The construction was excellent as well as the draw. The flavors started off with hints of nuts changing to coffee. Excellent burn with ample amounts of smoke. 90 minute burn time from start to finish with only one ashing.

Well worth the money and I would definitely recommend this cigar.

12-05-2008, 05:58 AM

I smoked the Churchill a few days back (basically ROTT) and overall it was a nice smoke. The burn was great with plenty of smoke, the draw was spot on. I would call it a med to maybe med-full bodied smoke with a nice flavor profile. For me a hint of cedar, a hint of spice, some nice coffee and chocolate flavors that came and went to keep the smoke interesting. The last 1/4 did get a bit undesireable, maybe it was still a bit over humidified. I feel with some aging this will be a very good smoke overall.

The Churchill is not my fav size, so I am looking forward in trying the others and would recommend this smoke to others.

Django · 12-19-2008, 02:51 PM

Had a robusto this afternoon, of which i bought 10 through the dutch forum
And must say they are very nice.
A nice sting at the start and then some softer tastes, such as coffee and chocolates.
Nice, very nice indeed

awsmith4 · 12-20-2008, 11:52 PM

Smoked another robusto after lunch today and again it proved to be a great smoke.

kelmac07 · 07-14-2009, 03:48 PM

Just burned my first Reserva Miraflor yesterday, compliments of Johnnykay5...I believe it was a toro

Pre-light draw was perfect, not loose, not tight, PERFECT

The first puff: VERY NICE!! Touch of cream and spice grabbed me.

First third - VERY VERY NICE! Little spice, and cream is still there.
Second third - Same as the first.
Final third - Cream and spice a little less and more leathery flavoring

No burn issues and a very tasty stick indeed!! I will be looking for more of these (if Andy ever PMs me and tells me where I cand find them).

AndyMadera · 07-14-2009, 05:09 PM

wow i never would have guessed seeing this thread pop up out of the blue! Glad to see there are still new people out there giving our sticks a shot. Maybe im a little bias but I think our cigars are one of the best unknown cigars out there. I hope more people give us a shot!

Thanks agian for the comments
Andy

DPD6030 · 07-14-2009, 06:55 PM

Yes I have smoked these. Here is my review that I copied and pasted.

I just got a 5-pack today from a contest. I think it was lancero size. About 6 inches long by 38? This cigar is a well crafted cigar. Slight veins in the wrapper and smelled delicious. It was firm and not too hard or squishy. I used my zikar punch and checked to see if it would draw. Perfect draw. I lit this one up while it was raining outside. I was in the garage watching the storm move through.

First inch I was like wow, this thing has some strong pepper, the kind that make you clear your throat. It mellowed out quite nice. I had issues keeping it lit but I'm sure that was my fault as the humidity today was about 88%. Once I got past the first inch I got flavors of toasted nuts and a woodsy almost cedar flavor. The flavors didn't change much at least on my undeveloped palate. I kept this baby going down to about an inch. The pepper came back in the last third. I was quite pleased with this cigar and I am glad I have 4 more to smoke in this size.

I want to thank AndyMadera for making a quality cigar that I enjoyed. Your hard work has paid off!

11-11-2008, 03:25 PM	#1
-MG- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Late last week I had a Reserva Miraflor Churchill that I got from Vstrommark, and it was delicious! My reviews are more of the thumbs up / thumbs down variety, and this is without a doubt a thumbs up . I've found that I've reached the point where many of my old "acceptable" cigars just aren't cutting it anymore. This, on the other hand, just made its way into my regular rotation! I've got two more, and fully intend to share them with my FIL come Christmas in hopes of expanding his purchases past just what he sees in the CI catalog. Guess that means I need to pick up more for myself...

11-18-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Andrew passed em out at the herf I got 2 im just lettign my tastebuds recover a little before i light it up. 12 cigars/day will do that :hg __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

11-18-2008, 08:38 PM	#3
scroggers crazy dissident Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: state of confusion Posts: 53 Trading: (6)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Got my sampler today and smoked the Robusto as requested to do so by Andy. Overall a very enjoyable smoke. Nice construction and absolutely no problems with burn or draw eventhough I did not have time to let them rest. The flavors were good but I think they may improve with a little Humi time. Definitely looking forward to tring another and will definitely look to acquire more!!! Thanks again andy!!! __________________ *GO STEELERS!!!!*

11-18-2008, 11:31 PM	#4
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci What is the chance of these showing up in a B&M near me anytime soon? East coast? That flavor profile sounds pretty delicious.

11-19-2008, 02:00 AM	#5
AndyMadera Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 530 Trading: (46)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Hi GhostRyder, Good question... What do you consider any time soon? I can probably send some samples to you local B&M in january when I get my next shipment. However if you wanted to buy some sooner than that I am selling them through the mail right now. Ill send you details in a PM. If any of you would like to see my product in your local B&M there is a way you can help. Please send me a PM and ill give you some details on how you can help make that happen. Last edited by AndyMadera; 11-19-2008 at 02:09 AM.

11-21-2008, 10:39 PM	#6
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci annihilated the Robusto tonight. absolutely NO rest time from the package (maybe 2 hours before it was lit??) Most here would say I have charcoal for taste buds...hear me out. I switched between three drinks to make sure I could honestly "taste" what I thought I was tasting. Guinness, Coke, and plain water. My notes - - Pre-light - excellent - draw was very easy - - Not a single burn issue (no kidding) - solid ash that held firm - the draw - well, as I joked with my buddies, you could "chew" the smoke - Now, I switched between drinks because I thought the Guinness was masking some of the flavor - going to the Coke, I realized it was actually complementing the flavors - going to water helped me identify it easily. Coffee, chocolate(cocoa) and, well, there were, in my lava tastebuds, almost a creamy taste in there as well. The last inch or so, I swear it got a floral aroma....It wasn't like ""oooh, roses"....just a slight aroma in there. Overall, I give this a solid thumbs up. Smoking a cigar OTT with NO burn issues and having these sort of results does NOT happen often. I was impressed!!! I'm thinking Andy's on to something here.

11-22-2008, 10:00 PM	#7
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci I told Andy I would smoke one on Sunday. I couldnt wait. Today I huddled out in the shed and lit up a Reserva MiraFlor Robusto. I'll preface this mini review to say that I really dont have expert taste buds. in fact, they're not very great at all! (but I do nose smoke a little). Pre-light draw was excellent. not loose, not tight, just right The first puff: WOW! most often when I light up a cigar, especially one that doesnt come with a hefty price tag, the first puff is a bit harsh from the lighting.... NO THIS ONE. I immediately picked out the creamy coffee and cocoa undertones. First third - mmm YEAH, good stuff! creamy smoke, still getting those wonderful flavorful undertones that I usually can't pick out. (bear in mind we're not talking Drew Estates Java or anything, this is NOT a flavored cigar, just a flavorFULL cigar!) Second third - About the same as the first. Final third - I had to put it down a shade early. The cold weather was begining to take its toll about halfway through and I had to puff too often to keep it lit, so it got harsh a little earlier than it should or would have indoors. all in all, a WONDERFUL smoke, I'm very happy, far far far better than many of the $6 sticks I've had. I concur that Andy's on to something __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

11-23-2008, 06:07 AM	#8
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Received A Robusto size from Andrew(ScottishSMoker) at the YBOR herf, finally had a chance to light it up last night. I suck at reviews just so all you know. Construction was good nice prelight draw. For the flavor pretty much stayed the same throughout the smoke, real mild nutty, chocolate flavors. Little to no pepper until the last third of the smoke. And no burn issues at all with the whole smoke. I will say this was a great smoke a bit mild for me but I would gladly recommend and keep some in the Humi. __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

12-01-2008, 12:56 AM	#10
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Toro size i believe, passed on from Andrew himself to Andrew (scottish) I have no complaints, reminds me of many NC's i have enjoyed in the past. It is spot on to where most of you have stated and to what Andrew explained to me as the target for his cigar. I was looking for my second one, but I forgot i put it in a MAW... __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash

12-04-2008, 08:59 PM	#11
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci I just finished my first GDW Reserva Miraflor, 5 x 50 robusto that I purchased from AndresMadera GDW. The construction was excellent as well as the draw. The flavors started off with hints of nuts changing to coffee. Excellent burn with ample amounts of smoke. 90 minute burn time from start to finish with only one ashing. Well worth the money and I would definitely recommend this cigar. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

12-05-2008, 05:58 AM	#12
ashmaster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci I smoked the Churchill a few days back (basically ROTT) and overall it was a nice smoke. The burn was great with plenty of smoke, the draw was spot on. I would call it a med to maybe med-full bodied smoke with a nice flavor profile. For me a hint of cedar, a hint of spice, some nice coffee and chocolate flavors that came and went to keep the smoke interesting. The last 1/4 did get a bit undesireable, maybe it was still a bit over humidified. I feel with some aging this will be a very good smoke overall. The Churchill is not my fav size, so I am looking forward in trying the others and would recommend this smoke to others.

12-19-2008, 02:51 PM	#13
Django Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Django Location: The Hague, Holland Posts: 139 Trading: (1)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Had a robusto this afternoon, of which i bought 10 through the dutch forum And must say they are very nice. A nice sting at the start and then some softer tastes, such as coffee and chocolates. Nice, very nice indeed

12-20-2008, 11:52 PM	#14
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Smoked another robusto after lunch today and again it proved to be a great smoke. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

07-14-2009, 03:48 PM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Just burned my first Reserva Miraflor yesterday, compliments of Johnnykay5...I believe it was a toro Pre-light draw was perfect, not loose, not tight, PERFECT The first puff: VERY NICE!! Touch of cream and spice grabbed me. First third - VERY VERY NICE! Little spice, and cream is still there. Second third - Same as the first. Final third - Cream and spice a little less and more leathery flavoring No burn issues and a very tasty stick indeed!! I will be looking for more of these (if Andy ever PMs me and tells me where I cand find them). Last edited by kelmac07; 07-14-2009 at 03:54 PM. Reason: Forgot something...

07-14-2009, 05:09 PM	#16
AndyMadera Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 530 Trading: (46)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci wow i never would have guessed seeing this thread pop up out of the blue! Glad to see there are still new people out there giving our sticks a shot. Maybe im a little bias but I think our cigars are one of the best unknown cigars out there. I hope more people give us a shot! Thanks agian for the comments Andy

07-14-2009, 06:55 PM	#17
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Have you smoked Reserva MiraFlor by Guillen Ci Yes I have smoked these. Here is my review that I copied and pasted. I just got a 5-pack today from a contest. I think it was lancero size. About 6 inches long by 38? This cigar is a well crafted cigar. Slight veins in the wrapper and smelled delicious. It was firm and not too hard or squishy. I used my zikar punch and checked to see if it would draw. Perfect draw. I lit this one up while it was raining outside. I was in the garage watching the storm move through. First inch I was like wow, this thing has some strong pepper, the kind that make you clear your throat. It mellowed out quite nice. I had issues keeping it lit but I'm sure that was my fault as the humidity today was about 88%. Once I got past the first inch I got flavors of toasted nuts and a woodsy almost cedar flavor. The flavors didn't change much at least on my undeveloped palate. I kept this baby going down to about an inch. The pepper came back in the last third. I was quite pleased with this cigar and I am glad I have 4 more to smoke in this size. I want to thank AndyMadera for making a quality cigar that I enjoyed. Your hard work has paid off!