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Mowee · 06-11-2005, 06:51 AM

George Rico and his father make the Gran Habanos line and now they have come out with their Specials. I have only tried the red banded sitck. There is a green banded one which is a claro.

The red stick has a nice dark oily wrapper. I believe it is a corojo. The construction is nice and firm without being over filled. The draw is perfect and the flavors are very pleasant. Not overpowering just a good mix.

Now here is the best part. The price is between 2-3 bucks a stick depending upon your retailer. This is one of the best bundled smokes I have found in a looooooong time.

06-11-2005, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the pointer. Glad you like 'em!

Mowee · 06-16-2005, 06:11 PM

An update...the red band is a rosado wrapper....the green band is a claro. Tried the claro....it is a bit more to the medium side, but still with good spice. These are becoming my go to sticks.

live2fish · 06-19-2005, 11:55 AM

These are long filler. A great value for long filler, flavorful smoke for under $2 per stick. Thanks for the review.

06-11-2005, 06:51 AM	#1
Mowee Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 2,782	GR Specials ( a great new find) George Rico and his father make the Gran Habanos line and now they have come out with their Specials. I have only tried the red banded sitck. There is a green banded one which is a claro. The red stick has a nice dark oily wrapper. I believe it is a corojo. The construction is nice and firm without being over filled. The draw is perfect and the flavors are very pleasant. Not overpowering just a good mix. Now here is the best part. The price is between 2-3 bucks a stick depending upon your retailer. This is one of the best bundled smokes I have found in a looooooong time. __________________ Herfin in Dallas? Let us know! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dfw-cigarsociety/

06-16-2005, 06:11 PM	#3
Mowee Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 2,782	An update...the red band is a rosado wrapper....the green band is a claro. Tried the claro....it is a bit more to the medium side, but still with good spice. These are becoming my go to sticks. __________________ Herfin in Dallas? Let us know! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dfw-cigarsociety/

06-11-2005, 04:45 PM	#2
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the pointer. Glad you like 'em!

06-19-2005, 11:55 AM	#4
live2fish Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,223	These are long filler. A great value for long filler, flavorful smoke for under $2 per stick. Thanks for the review.