Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review

longknocker · 08-18-2010, 08:36 PM

The Esencia cigars were introduced in 2008 by Brothers of the Leaf, LLC. The cigars are Nicaraguan puros which come in five vitolas: a 5.63 X 46 Corona Gorda; 5.13 X 42 Petit Corona; 4.88 X 50 Robusto; 7 X 47 Churchill, and today’s featured cigar a 5.5 X 52 Belicoso. The Brothers of the Leaf also manufacture the Palio cutter.
I've Always Wanted To Try This Cigar, Especially After Several Of My Brothers On This Forum Touted It As "The Best NC" They've Ever Smoked!

I Purchased 2 of The Belicosos From Dave @ Empire Cigars For $10/Stick And Rested Them For 2 Weeks In My Humi @65 RH.
On To The Review:

Initial Appearance Is A Beautiful, Well Shaped Stick. Nice Tobacco Aroma.

Paired With My Favorite Brew!

longknocker · 08-18-2010, 08:50 PM

Initial Burn & Draw Were Excellent. Nice "Tanginess" Reminding Me Of A CC & Illusione.

Ash Fell After A Solid 1.5". I Detected A Nice Caramel & Cinnamon Initially.

I Lost The Caramel & Cinnamon Flavors After The First 1/3; Tanginess Remained. No Draw Or Burn Issues & Duration Of Smoke Was 80 Minutes To The Nub.

Is This The Best NC Out There? Not IMO. It Was Very Good, But My Fav. Is The Tat Reserva SW. I'm Resting My Other Esencia Another 6 Months & See How It Develops.

Thanks For Looking!

cort · 08-18-2010, 09:02 PM

Great review Greg.

marge796 · 08-18-2010, 09:10 PM

Great review, Greg! Thanks!

awsmith4 · 08-18-2010, 09:56 PM

I love Esencias!!!

Thanks for the review and pics

CigarNut · 08-18-2010, 10:26 PM

Thanks for the great review Greg! I really like these sticks and need to get some more

08-18-2010, 10:29 PM

Glad you liked yours Greg. I didn't care for the one I smoked. I'll possibly give them another shot in the future though.

kelmac07 · 08-19-2010, 08:15 AM

Nice review Greg. This is the ONLY stick I have ever had (and have smoked 4 of these) that brings me to tears...I don't know why, but this stick is my kryptonite. I LOVE them, but they whip my ass everytime.

OHRD · 08-19-2010, 08:53 AM

Nice review - how was the Magic Hat!?

longknocker · 08-19-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Nice review - how was the Magic Hat!?

BTcigars · 08-19-2010, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the review. I have had my stick resting for about a year and a half now....very tempted to try it now.

bigdix · 08-19-2010, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the review, Greg, I've been wanting to try these! Might have to pull the trigger now...dammit.

08-19-2010, 02:56 PM

Nice review, these are excellent cigars.

NCRadioMan · 08-19-2010, 03:14 PM

Try the pc, Greg. They are simply fantastic!

BryanB · 08-19-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Try the pc, Greg. They are simply fantastic!

Agreed. They are amazing.

Skywalker · 08-21-2010, 12:03 AM

Very nice review!!! Thanks Greg!!!

I love the photos!!!

These are a favorite!!!

Powers · 08-21-2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the review Greg!

Salvelinus · 08-23-2010, 07:43 AM

Those 9's do go well with a smoke. Nice review. Are the 9's the only Magic hats you can get in your area...

longknocker · 08-23-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

Those 9's do go well with a smoke. Nice review. Are the 9's the only Magic hats you can get in your area...

Unfortunately, Yes, As far as I Know. Any Other Recommendations?
Thanks!

08-18-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review The Esencia cigars were introduced in 2008 by Brothers of the Leaf, LLC. The cigars are Nicaraguan puros which come in five vitolas: a 5.63 X 46 Corona Gorda; 5.13 X 42 Petit Corona; 4.88 X 50 Robusto; 7 X 47 Churchill, and today’s featured cigar a 5.5 X 52 Belicoso. The Brothers of the Leaf also manufacture the Palio cutter. I've Always Wanted To Try This Cigar, Especially After Several Of My Brothers On This Forum Touted It As "The Best NC" They've Ever Smoked! I Purchased 2 of The Belicosos From Dave @ Empire Cigars For $10/Stick And Rested Them For 2 Weeks In My Humi @65 RH. On To The Review: Initial Appearance Is A Beautiful, Well Shaped Stick. Nice Tobacco Aroma. Paired With My Favorite Brew! Last edited by longknocker; 08-18-2010 at 08:50 PM.

08-18-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Initial Burn & Draw Were Excellent. Nice "Tanginess" Reminding Me Of A CC & Illusione. Ash Fell After A Solid 1.5". I Detected A Nice Caramel & Cinnamon Initially. I Lost The Caramel & Cinnamon Flavors After The First 1/3; Tanginess Remained. No Draw Or Burn Issues & Duration Of Smoke Was 80 Minutes To The Nub. Is This The Best NC Out There? Not IMO. It Was Very Good, But My Fav. Is The Tat Reserva SW. I'm Resting My Other Esencia Another 6 Months & See How It Develops. Thanks For Looking!

08-18-2010, 09:02 PM	#3
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Great review Greg.

08-18-2010, 09:10 PM	#4
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Great review, Greg! Thanks! __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

08-18-2010, 09:56 PM	#5
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review I love Esencias!!! Thanks for the review and pics __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

08-18-2010, 10:26 PM	#6
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Thanks for the great review Greg! I really like these sticks and need to get some more __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

08-18-2010, 10:29 PM	#7
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Glad you liked yours Greg. I didn't care for the one I smoked. I'll possibly give them another shot in the future though.

08-19-2010, 08:15 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Nice review Greg. This is the ONLY stick I have ever had (and have smoked 4 of these) that brings me to tears...I don't know why, but this stick is my kryptonite. I LOVE them, but they whip my ass everytime. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-19-2010, 08:53 AM	#9
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Nice review - how was the Magic Hat!? __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

08-19-2010, 02:29 PM	#11
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Thanks for the review. I have had my stick resting for about a year and a half now....very tempted to try it now. __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

08-19-2010, 02:52 PM	#12
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Thanks for the review, Greg, I've been wanting to try these! Might have to pull the trigger now...dammit. __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

08-19-2010, 02:56 PM	#13
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Nice review, these are excellent cigars.

08-19-2010, 03:14 PM	#14
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,275 Trading: (66)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Try the pc, Greg. They are simply fantastic! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

08-21-2010, 12:03 AM	#16
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Very nice review!!! Thanks Greg!!! I love the photos!!! These are a favorite!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-21-2010, 09:30 AM	#17
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Thanks for the review Greg! __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

08-23-2010, 07:43 AM	#18
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Palio Esencia LTD 2008 Review Those 9's do go well with a smoke. Nice review. Are the 9's the only Magic hats you can get in your area...