La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro

borndead1 · 11-02-2011, 03:04 PM

Size: Club 5.75 X 47

Got this as a freebie from Famous. This is the first (and one of the only) LGCs I've ever smoked.

The cigar is very well constructed. Heavy in the hand. Strong, well-applied cap. I was expecting such a heavy cigar to have a tight draw, but the draw is absolutely perfect.

First few draws...typical STOGIE flavor. Strong tobacco, spice in the nose. The flavor then takes on a sweetness on the draw, spice and wood through the nose. Medium to full "strength".

About 1" in..."strength" has mellowed out a little bit and the cigar has taken on a distinct honey flavor. Burn is a bit crooked, needing frequent touch ups.

Around halfway...flavors are much the same, but the finish has taken on a flavor like old wood. It's a flavor similar to old "Clear Havana" cigars that I've tried.

About 2" left...sweetness returns big time. The flavor tastes almost like candy or fruit. Burn is still crooked.

I started tasting ammonia at around 1.5" so I let it die.

Final thoughts...pretty damn good smoke overall. This one was only 3 days off the truck, so I'd definitely try another with a bit of rest.

chaase321 · 11-02-2011, 05:30 PM

I have had some LGC's and I love them...but never one of these. It sounds great though! I like getting away from the spicy cigars and having a sweet one now and then. Thanks for the review, it is going on my list!

Crownedone · 11-04-2011, 07:37 AM

I had one of these last friday while hanging out at my local B&M. It was a good smoke. I would like to see how it tasted after a 60-90 day rest in the humi so I will be revisiting it again.

11-06-2011, 01:49 PM

I love the Serie R and can't wait to try this among the other new blends LGC has came out with semi-recently.

11-06-2011, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the review. I was curious about these. I really enjoy most of the NC LGC line. The Artesanos de Miami are extremely good. I had a fresh one (week old off of the table) once and it was divine. I look forward to eventually try the Retro!

cigardan · 11-07-2011, 12:59 PM

I've had a few of these and enjoyed them.

11-02-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,321 Trading: (7)	La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Size: Club 5.75 X 47 Got this as a freebie from Famous. This is the first (and one of the only) LGCs I've ever smoked. The cigar is very well constructed. Heavy in the hand. Strong, well-applied cap. I was expecting such a heavy cigar to have a tight draw, but the draw is absolutely perfect. First few draws...typical STOGIE flavor. Strong tobacco, spice in the nose. The flavor then takes on a sweetness on the draw, spice and wood through the nose. Medium to full "strength". About 1" in..."strength" has mellowed out a little bit and the cigar has taken on a distinct honey flavor. Burn is a bit crooked, needing frequent touch ups. Around halfway...flavors are much the same, but the finish has taken on a flavor like old wood. It's a flavor similar to old "Clear Havana" cigars that I've tried. About 2" left...sweetness returns big time. The flavor tastes almost like candy or fruit. Burn is still crooked. I started tasting ammonia at around 1.5" so I let it die. Final thoughts...pretty damn good smoke overall. This one was only 3 days off the truck, so I'd definitely try another with a bit of rest. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-02-2011, 05:30 PM	#2
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro I have had some LGC's and I love them...but never one of these. It sounds great though! I like getting away from the spicy cigars and having a sweet one now and then. Thanks for the review, it is going on my list! __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

11-04-2011, 07:37 AM	#3
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro I had one of these last friday while hanging out at my local B&M. It was a good smoke. I would like to see how it tasted after a 60-90 day rest in the humi so I will be revisiting it again.

11-06-2011, 01:49 PM	#4
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro I love the Serie R and can't wait to try this among the other new blends LGC has came out with semi-recently.

11-06-2011, 02:25 PM	#5
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Thanks for the review. I was curious about these. I really enjoy most of the NC LGC line. The Artesanos de Miami are extremely good. I had a fresh one (week old off of the table) once and it was divine. I look forward to eventually try the Retro!

11-07-2011, 12:59 PM	#6
cigardan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 104 Trading: (0)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro I've had a few of these and enjoyed them. __________________ *-Dan*