Cigar Weekly

tbateman · 01-21-2002, 10:14 AM

This maduro Belicoso is not the prettiest cigar that you'll see. The wrapper was a little a coarse with some veining to it. It had a soft yet fully packed feel that was not displeasing. Prelight aroma was slightly earthy and the draw was good, staying that way throughout. The burn was slightly uneven, but always corrected itself if it strayed, producing a dark grey ash that was slightly loose. It had a strong medium body to it with a very nice earthy/woody flavor that was kind of cubanesque to me. It produced nice mouthfuls of smoke that stayed cool throughout. All in all, a very nice cigar that I would recommend.

Tom
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It is necessary for us to learn from others' mistakes. You will not live long enough to make them all yourself. -- Admiral Hyman Rickover

elzorro1955 · 01-21-2002, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the review. I have not tried any Griffiths yet. Who makes these, Fuente?

MetsFan · 01-21-2002, 11:10 AM

I believe they're made by Hendrik Kellner (Davidoff, Avo, Zino, etc.)

This calls for a very special blend of psychology and extreme violence.

elzorro1955 · 01-21-2002, 11:16 AM

Thanks Metsfan! For some reason I have not cared for most of his products.

bigbear · 01-21-2002, 12:47 PM

Thank you for your review.

Jimdandee · 01-21-2002, 10:56 PM

nice review

01-22-2002, 08:42 PM

I recently picked up one of those Griffins Maduro and found the review to be right on the mark. During the first half, I thought this would be a nice Maduro for mid-day, but, soon after, the flavor complexities and strength really stepped it up. Another excellent smoke from Henky.

TommyBB · 01-23-2002, 08:50 AM

Good reviews, fellas. I guess these are consistent because my experience is the same with The Griffins. I like these, but they are a touch overpriced. I got mine with a coupon out of cA a couple of years ago.

"You come out of the tunnel. Everyone is screaming. Everyone is going crazy. You can smell the bourbon." LSU QB Rohan Davey on running onto the field in Tiger Stadium

Then you ask yourself, oh sure, but WWTD? WALT!

01-21-2002, 10:14 AM	#1
tbateman Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 8,899	This maduro Belicoso is not the prettiest cigar that you'll see. The wrapper was a little a coarse with some veining to it. It had a soft yet fully packed feel that was not displeasing. Prelight aroma was slightly earthy and the draw was good, staying that way throughout. The burn was slightly uneven, but always corrected itself if it strayed, producing a dark grey ash that was slightly loose. It had a strong medium body to it with a very nice earthy/woody flavor that was kind of cubanesque to me. It produced nice mouthfuls of smoke that stayed cool throughout. All in all, a very nice cigar that I would recommend. Tom -- It is necessary for us to learn from others' mistakes. You will not live long enough to make them all yourself. -- Admiral Hyman Rickover __________________ Mongo only pawn... in game of life. Mongoyim - JLOH #007

01-21-2002, 11:03 AM	#2
elzorro1955 Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Brandon, FL USA Posts: 749	Thanks for the review. I have not tried any Griffiths yet. Who makes these, Fuente? __________________ Z, the mark of ElZorro

01-21-2002, 11:16 AM	#4
elzorro1955 Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Brandon, FL USA Posts: 749	Thanks Metsfan! For some reason I have not cared for most of his products. __________________ Z, the mark of ElZorro

01-21-2002, 12:47 PM	#5
bigbear Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 777	Thank you for your review. __________________ -- Jeff www.bigbearworks.com "I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members." -- Groucho Marx

01-21-2002, 10:56 PM	#6
Jimdandee Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: USA Posts: 277	nice review __________________ JamesD

01-21-2002, 11:10 AM	#3
MetsFan Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 12,223	I believe they're made by Hendrik Kellner (Davidoff, Avo, Zino, etc.) This calls for a very special blend of psychology and extreme violence.

01-22-2002, 08:42 PM	#7
Fpull Guest Posts: n/a	I recently picked up one of those Griffins Maduro and found the review to be right on the mark. During the first half, I thought this would be a nice Maduro for mid-day, but, soon after, the flavor complexities and strength really stepped it up. Another excellent smoke from Henky.

01-23-2002, 08:50 AM	#8
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,649	Good reviews, fellas. I guess these are consistent because my experience is the same with The Griffins. I like these, but they are a touch overpriced. I got mine with a coupon out of cA a couple of years ago. "You come out of the tunnel. Everyone is screaming. Everyone is going crazy. You can smell the bourbon." LSU QB Rohan Davey on running onto the field in Tiger Stadium Then you ask yourself, oh sure, but WWTD? WALT! __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

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