Camacho SLR Review

cigar coach · 03-19-2009, 03:48 PM

This is my first review...here goes.
Tried a Churchill Camacho SLR at Timothy's Fine Tobacco's in Bay City, MI today. I wanted something full bodied (to my palate) and had been wanting to try one of these.
Nice dark maduro wrapper that was a bit rough looking. The seams were pretty pronouced and the stick was a bit "rough looking": somewhat uneven in terms of roundness and overall appearance, but nothing that bad. Pleasant pre-light aroma.
Upon lighting the initial taste was a bit bitter but that quickly went away after 2-3 puffs (about 1/8 inch). The cigar settled down and cream tones dominated with hints of Earth as well. Definitely only medium bodied at this point.
About 1/3 of the way through, the creaminess subsided a bit and the Earth tones picked up, along with some floral notes. This is also when the strength also began to pick up.
Roughly 1/2 way through, the same Earth and floral tones were still there and the strength continued to come on seemingly with each puff.
About 3/4 through the creaminess was nearly gone but the Earth and floral tines dominated. By then I was buzzing pretty good; definitely full bodied at this point. My only real complaint with the SLR is that every time the ash got to around 1 inch to an inch and a half, the darn thing went out. Had to re-light each time the ash got to that length. Re-lights did not damage the flavor but it was definitely annoying.
By the time I let it die, I had been smoking it consistantly for nearly 2 hours and was really buzzing; probably shouldn't have driven home right away but other things needed to be done at home.

Overall it was nice cigar and I enjoyed it. I will buy more in the future when I want something this strong but because of the re-light issues, I won't be buying a box of the SLR's. Hope this helps others cinsidering the SLR

03-19-2009, 03:55 PM

Being a Camacho 'Ho, I can tell ya that they were probably a wee bit wet if you kept having to relight.

The Camacho SLR has always been a favorite of mine!

Starscream · 03-19-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobii3

Being a Camacho 'Ho, I can tell ya that they were probably a wee bit wet if you kept having to relight.

The Camacho SLR has always been a favorite of mine!

on both accounts. The SLR is a great stick, but it sounds like you had a wet stick. Let 'em rest for a while before you try another.

cigar coach · 03-19-2009, 04:14 PM

It may have been a bit wet. Timothy's does a great job keeping their sticks at 70% but it was a newer box that may have just come into the store. Like I said, I will definitely try more.

03-19-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
cigar coach It's Football Season 365 Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shad Location: Michigan Posts: 44 Trading: (0)	Camacho SLR Review This is my first review...here goes. Tried a Churchill Camacho SLR at Timothy's Fine Tobacco's in Bay City, MI today. I wanted something full bodied (to my palate) and had been wanting to try one of these. Nice dark maduro wrapper that was a bit rough looking. The seams were pretty pronouced and the stick was a bit "rough looking": somewhat uneven in terms of roundness and overall appearance, but nothing that bad. Pleasant pre-light aroma. Upon lighting the initial taste was a bit bitter but that quickly went away after 2-3 puffs (about 1/8 inch). The cigar settled down and cream tones dominated with hints of Earth as well. Definitely only medium bodied at this point. About 1/3 of the way through, the creaminess subsided a bit and the Earth tones picked up, along with some floral notes. This is also when the strength also began to pick up. Roughly 1/2 way through, the same Earth and floral tones were still there and the strength continued to come on seemingly with each puff. About 3/4 through the creaminess was nearly gone but the Earth and floral tines dominated. By then I was buzzing pretty good; definitely full bodied at this point. My only real complaint with the SLR is that every time the ash got to around 1 inch to an inch and a half, the darn thing went out. Had to re-light each time the ash got to that length. Re-lights did not damage the flavor but it was definitely annoying. By the time I let it die, I had been smoking it consistantly for nearly 2 hours and was really buzzing; probably shouldn't have driven home right away but other things needed to be done at home. Overall it was nice cigar and I enjoyed it. I will buy more in the future when I want something this strong but because of the re-light issues, I won't be buying a box of the SLR's. Hope this helps others cinsidering the SLR

03-19-2009, 03:55 PM	#2
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Camacho SLR Review Being a Camacho 'Ho, I can tell ya that they were probably a wee bit wet if you kept having to relight. The Camacho SLR has always been a favorite of mine!

03-19-2009, 04:14 PM	#4
cigar coach It's Football Season 365 Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shad Location: Michigan Posts: 44 Trading: (0)	Re: Camacho SLR Review It may have been a bit wet. Timothy's does a great job keeping their sticks at 70% but it was a newer box that may have just come into the store. Like I said, I will definitely try more.