Graycliff Espresso PG (Robusto)

tuxpuff · 05-22-2009, 07:38 PM

Had this one sitting for about a year and a half. Good looking cigar. No soft spots. Deep tobacco aroma on the foot.

First third - It has a initial blast of mocha and..well..espresso flavors which quickly subside into tobacco and leather with a slight mocha aftertaste. Very smooth with an effortless draw. Because of the draw it is east to overheat. Burning very well. Consistent in flavor of tobacco and leather with the same mocha aftertaste.

Second third - Still maintaining the same flavor profile with an increasing mocha aftertaste and a small amount of peppery spice. Around the middle of this third the flavors mellow out but quickly pick up at the end of the third with a heavy mocha aftertaste.

Last third - The strength is really starting to build as well as the flavors of tobacco...cocoa...and mocha aftertaste. Also getting a small hint of cedar. Long finish of mocha.

I know people say this cigar is overrated and I would probably agree. It could use a bit more complexity. But it is indeed a very tasty cigar with a nice balance of strength and flavor. Great burn. I probably would not buy a box because of the high cost but it is a very satisfying cigar.

05-22-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Graycliff Espresso PG (Robusto) Had this one sitting for about a year and a half. Good looking cigar. No soft spots. Deep tobacco aroma on the foot. First third - It has a initial blast of mocha and..well..espresso flavors which quickly subside into tobacco and leather with a slight mocha aftertaste. Very smooth with an effortless draw. Because of the draw it is east to overheat. Burning very well. Consistent in flavor of tobacco and leather with the same mocha aftertaste. Second third - Still maintaining the same flavor profile with an increasing mocha aftertaste and a small amount of peppery spice. Around the middle of this third the flavors mellow out but quickly pick up at the end of the third with a heavy mocha aftertaste. Last third - The strength is really starting to build as well as the flavors of tobacco...cocoa...and mocha aftertaste. Also getting a small hint of cedar. Long finish of mocha. I know people say this cigar is overrated and I would probably agree. It could use a bit more complexity. But it is indeed a very tasty cigar with a nice balance of strength and flavor. Great burn. I probably would not buy a box because of the high cost but it is a very satisfying cigar.