La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos

akumushi · 11-25-2009, 10:57 PM

Info:
Size: Robusto (5 1/2 x 52)
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan
Drink: Dogfish Head Chicory Stout
Humidor Time: Nearly a year and a half.
Construction and Burn: Flawless construction with a slow, even burn. I grabbed this thinking it would be a reasonably quick smoke, and after an hour and twenty minutes it was dinner time and I had to put it down with a good inch and a half left to go.

Tasting:
Pre-light: This robusto had a rustic, mottled and slightly veiny colorado wrapper, with a light cedar aroma and sweet raisin taste from what was a very loose pre-light draw.
1/3: There were some nice barnyard aromas upon toasting the foot, but it didn’t give out much smoke when I finally took a draw. Despite a loose pre-light draw from my punch, I had to clip the cap off with my cutter. After that, there were no problems with the draw, although it was on the firm side. The flavor was muted at first, but developed into a sweetish, leathery taste. This cigar was quite peppery in the nose for the first part, and I had to be careful not to blow too much smoke through my sinus. It was definitely a mouth-smoker’s cigar. The finish was dry and a bit harsh.

2/3: The pepper in the nose simmered down to a nice spice, and the leather flavors were joined by coffee and the sweetness disappeared. The finish became more vegetal and smooth, although it was to remain dry throughout.

3/3: I didn’t have time to nub this cigar but the last third promised more of a coffee with cream flavor with the spice in the nose ramping up a bit and a very dry finish. The burn was just starting to go south and the cigar was heating up, so it was probably a good thing I ended it when I did.

Rating: 90
Did I like it? Yes, it was a very high quality cigar, but not really suited to my tastes. The flavors brought to mind “Opus X” light. I’m sure the extra humi time did it good.
Would I buy this again? I have 1 left and at the price these sell for at my B&M I could get 2 cg4s, so no.
Would I buy a box? For nearly the price of a box of CoRos? No.

roughrider · 11-26-2009, 02:00 AM

Nice pics. Thanks for the review.

thebiglebowski · 11-26-2009, 11:41 AM

nice review - this is the first i've heard of these cigars. just checked the prices on CI and holy cow...

Salvelinus · 08-13-2010, 06:45 PM

I got one of these in a 3 pack with a serie r and a corona gorda (standard blend?). I gotta say I really enjoyed it. Wish I had more, but at the price they are asking I think I would pass too.

rizzle · 08-16-2010, 10:21 AM

I love the corona size of this cigar, the Artesanitos.

elderboy02 · 08-16-2010, 11:32 AM

I had one of these and wasn't wowed by it. Thanks for the review.

kelmac07 · 08-16-2010, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the review...enjoyed the one I have had.

11-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos Info: Size: Robusto (5 1/2 x 52) Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Drink: Dogfish Head Chicory Stout Humidor Time: Nearly a year and a half. Construction and Burn: Flawless construction with a slow, even burn. I grabbed this thinking it would be a reasonably quick smoke, and after an hour and twenty minutes it was dinner time and I had to put it down with a good inch and a half left to go. Tasting: Pre-light: This robusto had a rustic, mottled and slightly veiny colorado wrapper, with a light cedar aroma and sweet raisin taste from what was a very loose pre-light draw. 1/3: There were some nice barnyard aromas upon toasting the foot, but it didn’t give out much smoke when I finally took a draw. Despite a loose pre-light draw from my punch, I had to clip the cap off with my cutter. After that, there were no problems with the draw, although it was on the firm side. The flavor was muted at first, but developed into a sweetish, leathery taste. This cigar was quite peppery in the nose for the first part, and I had to be careful not to blow too much smoke through my sinus. It was definitely a mouth-smoker’s cigar. The finish was dry and a bit harsh. 2/3: The pepper in the nose simmered down to a nice spice, and the leather flavors were joined by coffee and the sweetness disappeared. The finish became more vegetal and smooth, although it was to remain dry throughout. 3/3: I didn’t have time to nub this cigar but the last third promised more of a coffee with cream flavor with the spice in the nose ramping up a bit and a very dry finish. The burn was just starting to go south and the cigar was heating up, so it was probably a good thing I ended it when I did. Rating: 90 Did I like it? Yes, it was a very high quality cigar, but not really suited to my tastes. The flavors brought to mind “Opus X” light. I’m sure the extra humi time did it good. Would I buy this again? I have 1 left and at the price these sell for at my B&M I could get 2 cg4s, so no. Would I buy a box? For nearly the price of a box of CoRos? No. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

11-26-2009, 02:00 AM	#2
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos Nice pics. Thanks for the review.

11-26-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos nice review - this is the first i've heard of these cigars. just checked the prices on CI and holy cow...

08-13-2010, 06:45 PM	#4
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos I got one of these in a 3 pack with a serie r and a corona gorda (standard blend?). I gotta say I really enjoyed it. Wish I had more, but at the price they are asking I think I would pass too.

08-16-2010, 10:21 AM	#5
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos I love the corona size of this cigar, the Artesanitos.

08-16-2010, 11:32 AM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos I had one of these and wasn't wowed by it. Thanks for the review.

08-16-2010, 04:55 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami - Sabrosos Thanks for the review...enjoyed the one I have had. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"