HdM Reposado en Cedros

kaisersozei · 03-24-2011, 12:54 PM

Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican (Piloto Cubano)

The Reposado en Cedros cigars were unveiled at the 2010 IPCPR show. To date, I have not seen these at my B&Ms, but I was gifted a pair by my Secret Santa. This is a limited edition cigar for Hoyo de Monterrey that General Cigar Company says uses a new method of aging called “immersion,” where each rolled cigar is carefully aged directly in cedar shavings for 3 to 6 months. They are then wrapped in a cedar sleeve and packed in boxes surrounded by more cedar shavings.

I’ll start by saying that I’m already a fan of the HdM line (except for the Legends series,) so I was pre-disposed to liking this. My expectations were heightened by the fact that it had a Sumatra wrapper.

I smoked the marco vitola (6¼x54), a figurado. These are very “pretty” cigars—the cedar sleeve and new band art made for a nice presentation; the cocoa colored wrapper was smooth and thinly veined. The cap clipped neatly, and the prelight draw was distinctly cedar, like the inside of a humidor.
Construction was top notch. The draw was effortless, it put out a good deal of pleasant, aromatic smoke, and it held a great burn line throughout the 90 minutes that I smoked. Never needed a touch-up or relight.

There’s no need to break the flavor profile into sections, because the cigar was consistent from start to finish. A woody cedar dominated, as you might expect, but it was complemented by a sweet creaminess, baked bread, and carried a little spicy cinnamon on the long finish. The last inch turned peppery and minty, with a mouth coating heat that I get from some Pepin or AJ Fernandez sticks. Like I just bit into a York Peppermint Patty.

I usually appreciate flavor changes in my cigars, and although the Reposado didn’t change, I really enjoyed it. Medium body, mild/medium strength.

This is a very good cigar, and at the $6-7 price point is definitely worth giving a try.

SteveH · 03-24-2011, 12:57 PM

Great stuff - thanks !

Now...to find some...

dannysguitar · 03-24-2011, 01:08 PM

I smoked my first about 2 weeks ago and I was pretty impressed. Great flavors. Thanks for the review!

SvilleKid · 03-24-2011, 01:12 PM

Great review, great photos!!! Pretty much right on my experience with this cigar!

CRIMPS · 03-24-2011, 01:34 PM

Great pics. I will be on the lookout for one of these.

SvilleKid · 03-24-2011, 01:55 PM

For those that haven't seen these......

Really nice presentation, inside and outside! (iPhone3 photos only fair, sorry)

HollywoodQue · 03-24-2011, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the review!

kaisersozei · 03-24-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

To date, I have not seen these at my B&Ms, but I was gifted a pair by my Secret Santa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

For those that haven't seen these......

Really nice presentation, inside and outside! (iPhone3 photos only fair, sorry)

Is that box short 2 sticks?

SvilleKid · 03-24-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Is that box short 2 sticks?

LOL!!! Sorry, your SS wasn't me! the smaller box is, in fact, one short. The open box is still 100%. Tried to hit you up for a well written review, but got the dreaded "must spread more rep before....." Drats. Hopefully someone else will bump you for me!

cobra03 · 03-24-2011, 02:42 PM

Great review. Ive been wanting to try these, ill have to pick a couple up. That size looks nice to.

guitar4001 · 03-24-2011, 02:48 PM

cedar shavings eh?

kelmac07 · 03-24-2011, 06:48 PM

Nice review Gerard!!

03-24-2011, 12:54 PM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	HdM Reposado en Cedros Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican (Piloto Cubano) The Reposado en Cedros cigars were unveiled at the 2010 IPCPR show. To date, I have not seen these at my B&Ms, but I was gifted a pair by my Secret Santa. This is a limited edition cigar for Hoyo de Monterrey that General Cigar Company says uses a new method of aging called “immersion,” where each rolled cigar is carefully aged directly in cedar shavings for 3 to 6 months. They are then wrapped in a cedar sleeve and packed in boxes surrounded by more cedar shavings. I’ll start by saying that I’m already a fan of the HdM line (except for the Legends series,) so I was pre-disposed to liking this. My expectations were heightened by the fact that it had a Sumatra wrapper. I smoked the marco vitola (6¼x54), a figurado. These are very “pretty” cigars—the cedar sleeve and new band art made for a nice presentation; the cocoa colored wrapper was smooth and thinly veined. The cap clipped neatly, and the prelight draw was distinctly cedar, like the inside of a humidor. Construction was top notch. The draw was effortless, it put out a good deal of pleasant, aromatic smoke, and it held a great burn line throughout the 90 minutes that I smoked. Never needed a touch-up or relight. There’s no need to break the flavor profile into sections, because the cigar was consistent from start to finish. A woody cedar dominated, as you might expect, but it was complemented by a sweet creaminess, baked bread, and carried a little spicy cinnamon on the long finish. The last inch turned peppery and minty, with a mouth coating heat that I get from some Pepin or AJ Fernandez sticks. Like I just bit into a York Peppermint Patty. I usually appreciate flavor changes in my cigars, and although the Reposado didn’t change, I really enjoyed it. Medium body, mild/medium strength. This is a very good cigar, and at the $6-7 price point is definitely worth giving a try. __________________

03-24-2011, 12:57 PM	#2
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros Great stuff - thanks ! Now...to find some...

03-24-2011, 01:08 PM	#3
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros I smoked my first about 2 weeks ago and I was pretty impressed. Great flavors. Thanks for the review! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

03-24-2011, 01:12 PM	#4
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros Great review, great photos!!! Pretty much right on my experience with this cigar! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

03-24-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros Great pics. I will be on the lookout for one of these. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

03-24-2011, 01:55 PM	#6
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros For those that haven't seen these...... Really nice presentation, inside and outside! (iPhone3 photos only fair, sorry) __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975. Last edited by SvilleKid; 10-24-2011 at 07:43 PM.

03-24-2011, 02:01 PM	#7
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros Thanks for the review!

03-24-2011, 02:42 PM	#10
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros Great review. Ive been wanting to try these, ill have to pick a couple up. That size looks nice to. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

03-24-2011, 02:48 PM	#11
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros cedar shavings eh?

03-24-2011, 06:48 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: HdM Reposado en Cedros Nice review Gerard!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"