Cu-Avana Intenso Torpedo

Montano · 12-10-2009, 04:59 PM

I paired this smoke with a glass of Crown Royal. I set the Squeezebox to the 80's channel. They were playing some old school BonJovi and Sammy Hagar, so the mood was definitely right !

This cigar had a flawless wrapper. It was nice and firm, with a somewhat tight draw. That could be because I clipped it very high since I seem to have issues with torpedos unraveling on me.

I got a very nice earthy note right off the bat. This seemed to mellow a bit, then a whole slew of flavors came through. I tasted a bit of toffee, and also some nice chocolate flavors. These remained for the duration and were quite nice.

The ash on this thing was very white, and I didn't think it would ever fall off. The burn was very even and didn't falter at all. About half way through I needed to refill my glass of Crown.

The oils on the wrapper could be seen, even though there was no sunlight. I was really enjoying the flavors coming from this cigar. I did not have any issues with the cap coming undone either. I have a few more of these, and I will let them rest for a bit, then enjoy them once again.

G G · 12-10-2009, 05:13 PM

Nice review, been thinking about getting some of these.

Mr B · 12-10-2009, 05:19 PM

I have a 5er of these resting for the last 2 months. Thanks for the reminder...I will have to pull one out.

Nice review and pics.

Dunkel · 12-10-2009, 06:02 PM

Jeff (Kreth) sent me one in trade and I loved it.

Kreth · 12-10-2009, 06:07 PM

Nice review, Nick. Yeah, these are decent smokes, and cheap. I have a few left, but I might take them to a herf this weekend. Guess it's time for some shopping.
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roughrider · 12-10-2009, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the review.

12-10-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Cu-Avana Intenso Torpedo I paired this smoke with a glass of Crown Royal. I set the Squeezebox to the 80's channel. They were playing some old school BonJovi and Sammy Hagar, so the mood was definitely right ! This cigar had a flawless wrapper. It was nice and firm, with a somewhat tight draw. That could be because I clipped it very high since I seem to have issues with torpedos unraveling on me. I got a very nice earthy note right off the bat. This seemed to mellow a bit, then a whole slew of flavors came through. I tasted a bit of toffee, and also some nice chocolate flavors. These remained for the duration and were quite nice. The ash on this thing was very white, and I didn't think it would ever fall off. The burn was very even and didn't falter at all. About half way through I needed to refill my glass of Crown. The oils on the wrapper could be seen, even though there was no sunlight. I was really enjoying the flavors coming from this cigar. I did not have any issues with the cap coming undone either. I have a few more of these, and I will let them rest for a bit, then enjoy them once again. __________________

12-10-2009, 05:13 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Cu-Avana Intenso Torpedo Nice review, been thinking about getting some of these.

12-10-2009, 05:19 PM	#3
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Cu-Avana Intenso Torpedo I have a 5er of these resting for the last 2 months. Thanks for the reminder...I will have to pull one out. Nice review and pics.

12-10-2009, 06:02 PM	#4
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Cu-Avana Intenso Torpedo Jeff (Kreth) sent me one in trade and I loved it. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

12-10-2009, 06:07 PM	#5
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cu-Avana Intenso Torpedo Nice review, Nick. Yeah, these are decent smokes, and cheap. I have a few left, but I might take them to a herf this weekend. Guess it's time for some shopping. Posted via Mobile Device

12-10-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Cu-Avana Intenso Torpedo Thanks for the review.