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Mad Dawg · 10-08-2011, 07:12 AM

My latest order from JR included a surprise: a freebie! It was a sample of the latest offering from La Gloria Cubana: an Artesanos Retro Especiale Club. Called a Corona Grande, this vitola measures 5.75x47. Comparing it to the other sizes in the line, this was what I would have chosen.

I fired it up this morning. I didn't set out to do a formal review, so I didn't take notes, but I'll set this down while the impressions are fresh in my mind.

Beautifully constructed parejo with a slightly veiny colorado wrapper lightly sheened with oil. Firm and heavy in the hand, with no lumps or soft spots. Triple cap, clipped conservatively, perfect pre-light draw.

The first few draws were a little light in body, but once fully lit the cigar settled into a solid medium bodied smoke that produced dense clouds of smoke with slow, gentle draws. More complex than most La Glorias I've had in the past, with woody/earthy flavors and nuances of spice that came and went. Burn was perfect throughout,, requiring no touch-ups or re-lights.

The result was a solid hour-plus of enjoyment, accompanied by iced, fresh-roasted Brazil Bob O Link coffee and the morning paper. Very nice way to start the day.

Ernesto Perez Carillo and the folks at La Gloria have a true winner on their hands with this one. Gonna have to find room for a box...

Bottom line: Big name, great cigar.

SmoKerch · 10-08-2011, 07:29 PM

Nice review.

Sounds very good.

cbw2647 · 10-09-2011, 01:39 AM

Actually, Ernie sold LaGloria years ago and has nothing to do with the cigars. His cigars are 'EPC' Ernesto Per...Car..... great cigars...

Mad Dawg · 10-09-2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbw2647

Actually, Ernie sold LaGloria years ago and has nothing to do with the cigars. His cigars are 'EPC' Ernesto Per...Car..... great cigars...

Ah. Right you are...and it's right there in the blurb:

Quote:

After General Cigar Corp. completed the acquisition of La Gloria Cubana from Ernesto Perez Carillo, a group of managers were touring the old La Gloria Cubana factory in the Little Havana section of Miami when they found an antique humidor. For two years the La Gloria Cubana team set out to recreate the humidor and cultivate a new wrapper type for this project. The wrapper is a cross-breeding of a Connecticut seed, which was then cultivated in Honduras. This virgin crop yielded a hearty rich and full bodied wrapper despite its appearance. But it didn’t stop there and to add fuel to the fire a double binder of bold Nicaraguan and Mexican leaf was used in this blend. Then a fine aged selection of fillers to round out this smoke, proprietary Nicaraguan and Dominican ligero tobacco was also used to deliver additional body and pepper. The cigars are medium to full bodied and come in four sizes, each in its own unique box, carefully designed to resemble the original humidor and a bygone era.

Nonetheless, an excellent smoke.

Greenfire · 10-11-2011, 12:03 PM

Nice review - Doug!

I'll have to fire up the La Gloria Cubana - Atesanos Retro Especiale Club that I too recieved as a freebie with my recent order from JR.

mannish · 10-12-2011, 06:24 AM

I almost bought some of those yesterday - I really like the Artesanos Miama A LOT - I smoke a lot LGC cigars - I still dig the torps and wavells.

Mad Dawg · 10-12-2011, 06:31 AM

Len, my tastes drifted away from LGCs a bit with the recent releases (Series N, Artesanos de Tabaqueros, etc.) not doing a heck of a lot for me, but this was a really good cigar...

tchapchap · 10-12-2011, 06:35 AM

Top notch review, Doug, thanks for sharing!

I also received one in a recent JR order. Sounds like I better get on it!

Zman · 10-21-2011, 06:35 PM

Mad Dawg,

Great review! This new LGC front mark is very well balanced and complex a must try for all LGC's lovers!

Ernie, had nothing to do with this cigar nor the last few releases such as the serie N, or the the other Artesanos Line extensions. His influence in La Gloria Cubana is still present and very much alive, these new cigars are being blended by Michael Gianinni and Yuri with input from legendary cigar master Benji Menendez. The last cigar Ernie, blended and actually started the Artesanos line was the Artesanos de Miami. Ernie left General Cigar/El Credito several years ago.

Ernie, started his own cigar company with his daughter and son called E.P. Carrillo. Great cigars and a must try.

Zman

10-08-2011, 07:12 AM	#1
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especiale Club My latest order from JR included a surprise: a freebie! It was a sample of the latest offering from La Gloria Cubana: an Artesanos Retro Especiale Club. Called a Corona Grande, this vitola measures 5.75x47. Comparing it to the other sizes in the line, this was what I would have chosen. I fired it up this morning. I didn't set out to do a formal review, so I didn't take notes, but I'll set this down while the impressions are fresh in my mind. Beautifully constructed parejo with a slightly veiny colorado wrapper lightly sheened with oil. Firm and heavy in the hand, with no lumps or soft spots. Triple cap, clipped conservatively, perfect pre-light draw. The first few draws were a little light in body, but once fully lit the cigar settled into a solid medium bodied smoke that produced dense clouds of smoke with slow, gentle draws. More complex than most La Glorias I've had in the past, with woody/earthy flavors and nuances of spice that came and went. Burn was perfect throughout,, requiring no touch-ups or re-lights. The result was a solid hour-plus of enjoyment, accompanied by iced, fresh-roasted Brazil Bob O Link coffee and the morning paper. Very nice way to start the day. Ernesto Perez Carillo and the folks at La Gloria have a true winner on their hands with this one. Gonna have to find room for a box... Bottom line: Big name, great cigar. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

10-08-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	Nice review. Sounds very good. __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

10-12-2011, 06:24 AM	#6
mannish Herf God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Springville, AL USA Posts: 15,792	I almost bought some of those yesterday - I really like the Artesanos Miama A LOT - I smoke a lot LGC cigars - I still dig the torps and wavells. __________________ “We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.”

10-12-2011, 06:31 AM	#7
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	Len, my tastes drifted away from LGCs a bit with the recent releases (Series N, Artesanos de Tabaqueros, etc.) not doing a heck of a lot for me, but this was a really good cigar... __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

10-12-2011, 06:35 AM	#8
tchapchap Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Right here Posts: 4,283	Top notch review, Doug, thanks for sharing! I also received one in a recent JR order. Sounds like I better get on it! __________________ My Albums (___\|CW\|_______))))~~~~ *(unauthorized use of signature prohibited )*

10-09-2011, 01:39 AM	#3
cbw2647 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south Florida Posts: 430	Actually, Ernie sold LaGloria years ago and has nothing to do with the cigars. His cigars are 'EPC' Ernesto Per...Car..... great cigars...

10-11-2011, 12:03 PM	#5
Greenfire Starting Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 56	Nice review - Doug! I'll have to fire up the La Gloria Cubana - Atesanos Retro Especiale Club that I too recieved as a freebie with my recent order from JR.

10-21-2011, 06:35 PM	#9
Zman Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cliffside PK, NJ Bergen County Posts: 392	Mad Dawg, Great review! This new LGC front mark is very well balanced and complex a must try for all LGC's lovers! Ernie, had nothing to do with this cigar nor the last few releases such as the serie N, or the the other Artesanos Line extensions. His influence in La Gloria Cubana is still present and very much alive, these new cigars are being blended by Michael Gianinni and Yuri with input from legendary cigar master Benji Menendez. The last cigar Ernie, blended and actually started the Artesanos line was the Artesanos de Miami. Ernie left General Cigar/El Credito several years ago. Ernie, started his own cigar company with his daughter and son called E.P. Carrillo. Great cigars and a must try. Zman

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