Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gaupos (Maduro)

08-04-2009, 10:44 AM

Cigar: Cabaiguan Guapos (Maduro)
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (dark in color but not considered a Maduro)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size: 5 5/8 x 46
Price: $156.99 per box of 20 from Tex Cigars

Initial Thoughts: This is a line of cigars is made by Pete Johnson, maker of the famed Tatuaje labeled cigars. As I understand it this cigar is the same blend as the El Triunfador Lancero, just in different sizes. Like everything made by Pete and Pepin, this is one finely crafted cigar. The wrapper of this cigar has a rough, sandpaper feel to it that can be attributed to the sheer amount of tooth on this wrapper. Let’s see how this puppy smokes!

Flavors: This cigar starts off with a blast of chocolate and settles down to a deep rich espresso and dark chocolate flavors that are somewhat sweet. The second third remains quite the same but a nice woody aspect is added. The final third got a little earthy and after a quick purge the cigar went back to the original flavors. The one gripe I have in the flavor department is that the finish seemed short. Most Tatuaje sticks have a nice long finish to them, this one missed in that department.

Smoking Characteristics: Good draw, decent burn, but the ash fell off prematurely. Overall, it does well in this category.

Final Thoughts: Overall I really enjoyed this cigar. It has nice deep rich flavors that any Maduro lover would go bananas over. While I wouldn’t consider picking up a full box of these I would consider splitting a box with a buddy.

Worth a Try: Absolutely, especially you Maduro fanatics
Buy Again: Yes
Enjoyablity: High to Very High
Comparable Cigars: El Triunfador, Liga Privada #9, Padron 1964 Maduro

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marge796 · 08-04-2009, 10:54 AM

Great review.

Thanks for posting.

Chris.....

08-04-2009, 10:56 AM

Nice review, it's a smoke I enjoy a lot!

Azpostal · 08-04-2009, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the review.

rizzle · 08-04-2009, 12:05 PM

Awesome. Gotta get me some of these.

08-05-2009, 09:36 AM

I gotta say I love that size (5 5/8 x 46) Its the perfect size, i wish more manufactures would make it.

BlackIrish · 08-05-2009, 10:10 AM

Love the Guapos! Thanks for the review.

Giant & 49er Fan · 08-05-2009, 10:15 AM

I have found the Guapo Maddy to be one of my recent "go to's." Sooooo Tasty! Thanks for the review.

kelmac07 · 08-05-2009, 11:23 AM

Great review...sitting on a few of these.

08-05-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Great review...sitting on a few of these.

Might be more effective to smoke them, just sayin'...

Kreth · 08-05-2009, 01:24 PM

Is this a review or an infomercial for the contest?

Skywalker · 08-05-2009, 02:16 PM

Very nice review!!!

I just had my first one last Saturday!!! I thought it was very tasty!!!

08-06-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Is this a review or an infomercial for the contest?

Sorry forgot to leave that off. I just cut and pasted the review from my site. and it took the links...but feel free to enter lol

ucla695 · 08-07-2009, 05:57 PM

Nice review! I love Guapos!!! Tasty treats!!

Doctorossi · 10-08-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apNgb

As I understand it this cigar is the same blend as the El Triunfador Lancero, just in different sizes.

Hmm... I've read elsewhere around here that Pete Johnson acknowledged that the El Triunfador is the same filler and binder as the Tatuaje Especial, with a different wrapper.

Which is true?

08-04-2009, 10:44 AM	#1
apNgb Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gaupos (Maduro) Cigar: Cabaiguan Guapos (Maduro) Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (dark in color but not considered a Maduro) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 5/8 x 46 Price: $156.99 per box of 20 from Tex Cigars Initial Thoughts: This is a line of cigars is made by Pete Johnson, maker of the famed Tatuaje labeled cigars. As I understand it this cigar is the same blend as the El Triunfador Lancero, just in different sizes. Like everything made by Pete and Pepin, this is one finely crafted cigar. The wrapper of this cigar has a rough, sandpaper feel to it that can be attributed to the sheer amount of tooth on this wrapper. Let’s see how this puppy smokes! Flavors: This cigar starts off with a blast of chocolate and settles down to a deep rich espresso and dark chocolate flavors that are somewhat sweet. The second third remains quite the same but a nice woody aspect is added. The final third got a little earthy and after a quick purge the cigar went back to the original flavors. The one gripe I have in the flavor department is that the finish seemed short. Most Tatuaje sticks have a nice long finish to them, this one missed in that department. Smoking Characteristics: Good draw, decent burn, but the ash fell off prematurely. Overall, it does well in this category. Final Thoughts: Overall I really enjoyed this cigar. It has nice deep rich flavors that any Maduro lover would go bananas over. While I wouldn’t consider picking up a full box of these I would consider splitting a box with a buddy. Worth a Try: Absolutely, especially you Maduro fanatics Buy Again: Yes Enjoyablity: High to Very High Comparable Cigars: El Triunfador, Liga Privada #9, Padron 1964 Maduro DON’T FOGET TO ENTER OUR AUGUST CONTEST SPONSORED BY CHEAPHUMIDORS.COM

08-04-2009, 10:54 AM	#2
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Great review. Thanks for posting. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

08-04-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
LordOfWu Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Nice review, it's a smoke I enjoy a lot!

08-04-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Thanks for the review.

08-04-2009, 12:05 PM	#5
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Awesome. Gotta get me some of these.

08-05-2009, 09:36 AM	#6
apNgb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) I gotta say I love that size (5 5/8 x 46) Its the perfect size, i wish more manufactures would make it.

08-05-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Love the Guapos! Thanks for the review. __________________

08-05-2009, 10:15 AM	#8
Giant & 49er Fan Formerly known as RPguy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jaime Location: McCovey Cove! Posts: 1,318 Trading: (35)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) I have found the Guapo Maddy to be one of my recent "go to's." Sooooo Tasty! Thanks for the review. __________________ "This cigar tastes like the weekend!" - JBoogie

08-05-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Great review...sitting on a few of these.

08-05-2009, 01:24 PM	#11
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Is this a review or an infomercial for the contest? __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-05-2009, 02:16 PM	#12
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Very nice review!!! I just had my first one last Saturday!!! I thought it was very tasty!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-07-2009, 05:57 PM	#14
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Cigar Review: Cabiaguan Gupos (Maduro) Nice review! I love Guapos!!! Tasty treats!!