La Riqueza No. 5

RightAJ · 06-24-2010, 08:30 PM

This stick was sent to me recently by a generous BOTL, and I have been looking forward to lighting it up. I've had the No. 2 (belicoso) before and loved it, but am yet to smoke any of the other sizes. The La Riqueza line by Pete Johnson is designed to be "An Old World medium bodied Cuban style cigar" according to the website, and is made with Nicaraguan tobaccos in a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. This cute little size reminds me of a Party Short or RASCC, which are great for a quick smoke!

Smoking this morning (couldn't sleep!) with a cup of coffee. Cut with my Xikar and lit with matches.

Lighting up, I'm smacked in the face with strong wood, coffee, and nutty flavors. The smoke is quite thick for such a small cigar, and has a toasty aftertaste. D/A/B are all perfect, the latter with a Cubanesque tug. I am quite surprised at how much depth and clarity there are to the flavors, this cigar is really a treat. As I get to the half way point, the complexity settles down a bit (though adding some spice and molasses to the mix of flavors), while all construction aspects remain flawless. I would give this an 89 rating, and with some age to mellow the slight harshness I tasted towards the end, this will easily be in the 90s. Overall, a great cigar that is going on my 'box purchase when I have money' list!

aj

PS pics on my blog, too tired to upload them to flickr right now lol

KenyanSandBoa · 06-25-2010, 08:12 AM

Nice review. This is a smoke I have also really enjoyed.

Thick smoke seems to be a Pete Johnson specialty, and I love it. I was also surprised with how intese that cigar started.

macsauce13 · 06-25-2010, 01:45 PM

This one is going on the wishlist! Thanks for the review AJ!

Superbad · 06-25-2010, 06:36 PM

Having one tonight. I am loving it, I am getting the coffee and woody flavors as well.

MarkinAZ · 06-25-2010, 07:38 PM

Nice review on the #5 AJ...

SmokeyJoe · 06-25-2010, 07:38 PM

Nice review, AJ. I really enjoy the La Riqueza... only problem is - they don't stick around long enough.

danreeve · 06-25-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

La Riqueza... only problem is - they don't stick around long enough.

agree!

great review.

AlohaStyle · 06-25-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RightAJ

This cute little size reminds me of a Party Short or RASCC, which are great for a quick smoke!

Good review as I love the La Ricki's! But something tells me that Pete would wonder wtf is a dude calling my cigars "cute" for?!?

LOL

Pilon · 06-25-2010, 10:55 PM

I have 13 left in my humi....love these sticks

muhren · 06-26-2010, 09:12 AM

La Riqueza are some very good smokes!

OHRD · 06-28-2010, 06:00 AM

Just got a 5er of these off CA, can't wait to fire one up. Thanks for the review AJ.

muhren · 10-10-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muhren

La Riqueza are some very good smokes!

Losing my mind!!

I was going to post that I enjoy these cigars because I am enjoying a Riqueza again tonight.

My burn line started to canoe EVER so slightly..I set it down for a second to take a drink. Right back to razor sharp when I gave it a twirl again. FINE construction!

Realized I'd already posted praise of this cigar...so, I guess DOUBLE praise!

M

kelmac07 · 10-10-2010, 09:20 PM

Great review AJ. I just can't seem to get into any of these for some reason.

10-11-2010, 12:16 AM

Perfect review!

I love the #5's. Great short smoke... and the La Riqueza line is in my top 3 outside of Cuba. I keep waiting for the right deal on another box... but, I've only got two left, so I can't wait much longer.

10-11-2010, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnate

Perfect review!

I love the #5's. Great short smoke... and the La Riqueza line is in my top 3 outside of Cuba. I keep waiting for the right deal on another box... but, I've only got two left, so I can't wait much longer.

i know you love those guys, ive had a few more and they are pretty damn good

06-24-2010, 08:30 PM	#1
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	La Riqueza No. 5 This stick was sent to me recently by a generous BOTL, and I have been looking forward to lighting it up. I've had the No. 2 (belicoso) before and loved it, but am yet to smoke any of the other sizes. The La Riqueza line by Pete Johnson is designed to be "An Old World medium bodied Cuban style cigar" according to the website, and is made with Nicaraguan tobaccos in a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. This cute little size reminds me of a Party Short or RASCC, which are great for a quick smoke! Smoking this morning (couldn't sleep!) with a cup of coffee. Cut with my Xikar and lit with matches. Lighting up, I'm smacked in the face with strong wood, coffee, and nutty flavors. The smoke is quite thick for such a small cigar, and has a toasty aftertaste. D/A/B are all perfect, the latter with a Cubanesque tug. I am quite surprised at how much depth and clarity there are to the flavors, this cigar is really a treat. As I get to the half way point, the complexity settles down a bit (though adding some spice and molasses to the mix of flavors), while all construction aspects remain flawless. I would give this an 89 rating, and with some age to mellow the slight harshness I tasted towards the end, this will easily be in the 90s. Overall, a great cigar that is going on my 'box purchase when I have money' list! aj PS pics on my blog, too tired to upload them to flickr right now lol __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com

06-25-2010, 08:12 AM	#2
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 Nice review. This is a smoke I have also really enjoyed. Thick smoke seems to be a Pete Johnson specialty, and I love it. I was also surprised with how intese that cigar started. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

06-25-2010, 01:45 PM	#3
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 This one is going on the wishlist! Thanks for the review AJ!

06-25-2010, 06:36 PM	#4
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 Having one tonight. I am loving it, I am getting the coffee and woody flavors as well.

06-25-2010, 07:38 PM	#6
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 Nice review, AJ. I really enjoy the La Riqueza... only problem is - they don't stick around long enough. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

06-25-2010, 07:38 PM	#5
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 Nice review on the #5 AJ... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

06-25-2010, 10:55 PM	#9
Pilon Feelin' the Love Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Tiverton, RI Posts: 888 Trading: (49)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 I have 13 left in my humi....love these sticks

06-26-2010, 09:12 AM	#10
muhren The Cigar Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 1,268 Trading: (43)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 La Riqueza are some very good smokes! __________________ Cigar Art available for sale: www.mikeuhren.com

06-28-2010, 06:00 AM	#11
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 Just got a 5er of these off CA, can't wait to fire one up. Thanks for the review AJ. __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-10-2010, 09:20 PM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 Great review AJ. I just can't seem to get into any of these for some reason. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-11-2010, 12:16 AM	#14
Magnate Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Riqueza No. 5 Perfect review! I love the #5's. Great short smoke... and the La Riqueza line is in my top 3 outside of Cuba. I keep waiting for the right deal on another box... but, I've only got two left, so I can't wait much longer.