What is a GAR?

Drazzil · 05-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Apparently GAR's are on sale through holts high noon. 39.99 for 12. What are they? I have heard them talked about but dont know what they are.

05-21-2009, 04:55 PM

G.A.R. is a blend by George A Rico.

I really enjoy them. Taste kind of like a chocolate bar dipped in coffee

Made in Dade · 05-21-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubnick

G.A.R. is a blend by George A Rico.

I really enjoy them. Taste kind of like a chocolate bar dipped in coffee

taltos · 05-21-2009, 05:04 PM

George Rico is half of the father/son team who make the Gran Habanos.

05-21-2009, 05:06 PM

Drazzil,

PM me your addy if you'd like to give 'em a try!

kelmac07 · 05-21-2009, 05:07 PM

Lane..any pics of one?

05-21-2009, 05:09 PM

May be able to get one up later

kelmac07 · 05-21-2009, 05:09 PM

Lane..I found one...looks mighty tasty.

bobarian · 05-21-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taltos

George Rico is half of the father/son team who make the Gran Habanos.

George Rico is no longer affiliated with the Gran Habanos line. I think he split with his son and decided to create his own line, the G.A.R. I like the GAR better than anything Gran Habanos ever produced.

05-21-2009, 05:12 PM

I've had the Torp and Robusto... Both very tasty

Emjaysmash · 05-21-2009, 05:12 PM

I had one..

Here's a review I've posted on my blog.

Size: Robusto Grande

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Filler: Honduras

Price: Box of 20: $123.99

Body: Full

Appearence/construction: The G.A.R. has a mottled brown corojo wrapper, which is elegantly box pressed and fitted with a stark-white band. On it’s own, this simple cigar actually stands out quite a bit in a crowd, or in your humidor. No noticeable veins or construction imperfections were noticed. After cutting, I noticed a good draw, only with slight resistance.

Flavors: This cigar began with a bit of spice and a slight acrid taste. Honestly, it came off to a bad start. However, three or four draws later, the acrid taste faded and was replaced by a warm spice with woody undertones. By the second third, the cigar became noticeably creamier, and took on some slight earthiness. Finally, the tranisition into the last third was seamless; the earthiness and wood flavors became very dominant here, but still remianed creamy to the end. I can say here that this cigar has a healthy dose of Vitamin N, and I began to feel it at this point. So, an hour and half and a slight buzz later, and the cigar was done.

Overall: I can say that this cigar truly held its own. The flavors that this G.A.R. exhibited and its healthy dose of Vitamin N made a cold winter evening more enjoyable. For those of you who enjoy these flavors, and like fuller cigars, I urge you to try this out

kelmac07 · 05-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Sounds mighty tasty...cigar intl is the only one I can find with them..and they only sell by the fiver. Not sure if I am willing to buy a fiver..is it worth it?

05-21-2009, 05:16 PM

I'd say yes... After trying the Torp I went for a fiver of the Robusto's. I really enjoyed them. Great with coffee.

kelmac07 · 05-21-2009, 05:26 PM

Robustos VS Torpedo????

taltos · 05-21-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

George Rico is no longer affiliated with the Gran Habanos line. I think he split with his son and decided to create his own line, the G.A.R. I like the GAR better than anything Gran Habanos ever produced.

That is true but I thought that it might be a useful frame of reference. This was all spelled out in the email announcing the sale.

kelmac07 · 05-21-2009, 05:35 PM

Thanks for all the info...just pulled the trigger on the high noon special...12 for $ 38.95...thanks again!!

taltos · 05-21-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Sounds mighty tasty...cigar intl is the only one I can find with them..and they only sell by the fiver. Not sure if I am willing to buy a fiver..is it worth it?

You can also try Best Cigar Prices, Atlantic Cigars and Famous Smokes. All of these site addresses are posted in the stickys at the top of the page under online help.

kelmac07 · 05-21-2009, 05:43 PM

Thanks Paul...appreciate the assistance!!

05-21-2009, 06:43 PM

Torpedo for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Robustos VS Torpedo????

MajorCaptSilly · 05-21-2009, 06:51 PM

I just picked up the High Noon special based on what I've read here. Thanks guys!

MCS

05-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#1
Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	What is a GAR? Apparently GAR's are on sale through holts high noon. 39.99 for 12. What are they? I have heard them talked about but dont know what they are.

05-21-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is a GAR? G.A.R. is a blend by George A Rico. I really enjoy them. Taste kind of like a chocolate bar dipped in coffee

05-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#4
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: What is a GAR? George Rico is half of the father/son team who make the Gran Habanos. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

05-21-2009, 05:06 PM	#5
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is a GAR? Drazzil, PM me your addy if you'd like to give 'em a try!

05-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What is a GAR? Lane..any pics of one?

05-21-2009, 05:09 PM	#7
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is a GAR? May be able to get one up later

05-21-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What is a GAR? Lane..I found one...looks mighty tasty.

05-21-2009, 05:12 PM	#10
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is a GAR? I've had the Torp and Robusto... Both very tasty

05-21-2009, 05:12 PM	#11
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: What is a GAR? I had one.. Here's a review I've posted on my blog. Size: Robusto Grande Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Honduras Price: Box of 20: $123.99 Body: Full Appearence/construction: The G.A.R. has a mottled brown corojo wrapper, which is elegantly box pressed and fitted with a stark-white band. On it’s own, this simple cigar actually stands out quite a bit in a crowd, or in your humidor. No noticeable veins or construction imperfections were noticed. After cutting, I noticed a good draw, only with slight resistance. Flavors: This cigar began with a bit of spice and a slight acrid taste. Honestly, it came off to a bad start. However, three or four draws later, the acrid taste faded and was replaced by a warm spice with woody undertones. By the second third, the cigar became noticeably creamier, and took on some slight earthiness. Finally, the tranisition into the last third was seamless; the earthiness and wood flavors became very dominant here, but still remianed creamy to the end. I can say here that this cigar has a healthy dose of Vitamin N, and I began to feel it at this point. So, an hour and half and a slight buzz later, and the cigar was done. Overall: I can say that this cigar truly held its own. The flavors that this G.A.R. exhibited and its healthy dose of Vitamin N made a cold winter evening more enjoyable. For those of you who enjoy these flavors, and like fuller cigars, I urge you to try this out __________________ Last edited by Emjaysmash; 05-21-2009 at 05:17 PM. Reason: Parts disobey CA law

05-21-2009, 05:15 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What is a GAR? Sounds mighty tasty...cigar intl is the only one I can find with them..and they only sell by the fiver. Not sure if I am willing to buy a fiver..is it worth it?

05-21-2009, 05:16 PM	#13
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is a GAR? I'd say yes... After trying the Torp I went for a fiver of the Robusto's. I really enjoyed them. Great with coffee.

05-21-2009, 05:26 PM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What is a GAR? Robustos VS Torpedo????

05-21-2009, 05:35 PM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What is a GAR? Thanks for all the info...just pulled the trigger on the high noon special...12 for $ 38.95...thanks again!!

05-21-2009, 05:43 PM	#18
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What is a GAR? Thanks Paul...appreciate the assistance!!

05-21-2009, 06:51 PM	#20
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: What is a GAR? I just picked up the High Noon special based on what I've read here. Thanks guys! MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?