Gran Habano 3 Siglos Torpedo

Kreth · 08-27-2009, 04:31 PM

Another stick I got in a "Top Shelf Taster Sampler" from cbid.

Humidor time: 3 weeks

Prelight: The corojo wrapper (shade grown, I believe) has a reddish hue, no blemishes or prominent veins. Draw is moderate, tasting of cedar and nuts. The white and gold bands look very classy. Strangely, this stick also sports an identical "Edicion de Aniversario" band as the Padilla Series '68 I smoked yesterday.

Burn: The burn on this stick was fine. It got a little uneven right at the very end. Ash was white with only a bit of flaking. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 90 minutes.

Flavor: This cigar was tasty. Cedar and toasted almond were prominent with a hint of sweetness early on (maybe vanilla?). I was expecting a little more spice from a filler consisting of ligeros from three countries. It did kick up a bit in the final third.

Summary: This was a tasty smoke. A little more spice would have been good, but the flavors were great.

MedicCook · 08-27-2009, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the review Jeff.

Skywalker · 08-27-2009, 04:43 PM

Another nice review!!!

Whatsup with the additional bands???

Kreth · 08-27-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Another nice review!!!

Thanks!

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Whatsup with the additional bands???

I dunno. The two cigars aren't even made in the same country, let alone factory. Maybe a little "creative marketing" from CI?

08-27-2009, 04:31 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Gran Habano 3 Siglos Torpedo Another stick I got in a "Top Shelf Taster Sampler" from cbid. Humidor time: 3 weeks Prelight: The corojo wrapper (shade grown, I believe) has a reddish hue, no blemishes or prominent veins. Draw is moderate, tasting of cedar and nuts. The white and gold bands look very classy. Strangely, this stick also sports an identical "Edicion de Aniversario" band as the Padilla Series '68 I smoked yesterday. Burn: The burn on this stick was fine. It got a little uneven right at the very end. Ash was white with only a bit of flaking. Draw was moderate. The burn time was about 90 minutes. Flavor: This cigar was tasty. Cedar and toasted almond were prominent with a hint of sweetness early on (maybe vanilla?). I was expecting a little more spice from a filler consisting of ligeros from three countries. It did kick up a bit in the final third. Summary: This was a tasty smoke. A little more spice would have been good, but the flavors were great. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-27-2009, 04:42 PM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Gran Habano 3 Siglos Torpedo Thanks for the review Jeff. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-27-2009, 04:43 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Gran Habano 3 Siglos Torpedo Another nice review!!! Whatsup with the additional bands??? __________________ Smoke what you like!!!