Very recently, with a somewhat pleasant Bucanero Cigars experience, I decided to purchase two sticks of my own to try hoping that the rest of the Bucanero line was as good as the ‘Z’ and that I would have good words to report on this small boutique cigar. I purchased the Bucanero Cañon and the Bucanero Texas Star, both of which left me severely disappointed. Both cigars did have a semi-clean draw and decent burn but the taste on these two cigars was almost unbearable. Seriously. I had to put both of them out. I make it almost a rule of thumb to smoke at least an inch of the cigar to discover what the stick is all about. I did so with the Cañon, this was a little more bearable, but only got about a half inch into the Texas Star (sad to admit this since I was very excited to see the word TEXAS on a smoke stick given my heritage). The Texas Star was almost metallic in taste, in fact I would compare this to a copper penny in it’s bitter metallic taste. The Cañon, a beefy 60 gauge, is impressive to have hanging off your lip, it produces a nice puff of smoke, but the quality of smoke that I would like to report. It was very organic, but not like wood, cedar, or leather; these are all tastes that are very pleasant to me. This particular cigar unfortunately reminded me of packaging twine with its dry, almost hemp-like flavor or lack there off. The Bucanero Z is a decent smoke, however it’s cousins the Cañon and the Texas Star failed to measure up to my expectations. Good luck should you try these two depressing smokes.
CIGARS: Reviews, Bucanero Texas Star & Cañon Sunday, Nov 25 2007
Uncategorized Boutique Cigars, cigars, Reviews 2:03 am
CIGARS: Graycliff Cheteau Grand Cru Friday, Nov 16 2007
Uncategorized cigars, Reviews 7:44 pm
When talking about a ‘complex’ smoke, one is referencing what makes a cigar interesting. One is referencing the noticeable changes in a cigar that take place from its initial lighting down to the stub that is left in the hand. Some of these changes include mostly changes in flavor, intensity of flavor, the strength or body of the cigar, and whether it spicy, mellow, sharp or smooth. The Graycliff Cheteau Grand Cru encompasses every one of these changes. It is, without a shadow of doubt the most complex cigar that I have ever encountered. Initially it is overwhelmingly full bodied and spicy but varies later in the smoke to almost a mild mellow personality and then back again. It changes from spicy to smooth and back again. It Dont be surprised if your taste buds get confused, this cigar has notes of coffee, spice, some cedar and wood, even roasted almond notes can be found in this delicious smoke stick. Its by far, in my opinion, the most complex smoke on the market. Yes all Graycliff Cigars command a higher price point that most cigars at an average $25 price point however they are well worth the dollar. All are handmade at the Graycliff 5 star resort in Nassau, Bahamas and are all rolled by only 9 Cuban master rollers. This particular cigar is composed of tobaccos from Mezzo-America including some Peruvian tobacco. It is evident that the boys at Graycliff know their stuff and have taken their time and all necessary efforts to make this cigar great. Smoke this one and you wont be sorry, I guarantee it or the smoke is on me.
MUSIC: Zune Social Network Friday, Nov 16 2007
I just found this really cool social network for the Microsoft Zune. Members are all fans of the Zune instead of the Apple Ipod so I already fit in! Ha! It is a completely web based application which is really nice because any member can log on and check out what other members are listening to. Its nice to keep up with your friend’s music tastes and discover some new artists that are out there! Check it out and sign up! Check my profile out while your at it too!
CIGARS: Bucanero Cigars: Z Friday, Nov 16 2007
Uncategorized Boutique Cigars, Bucanero Cigars, cigars, Reviews 6:36 pm
Recently one of my cigar buddies that comes into Corona Cigar every now and again, shared with me a boutique cigar that he recently discovered at one of his local Cigar Lounges in West Florida near Tampa Bay. Being that Steve is very much a cigar aficionado himself, I take his suggestions to heart. He just so happened to have one Bucanero Z in his Cigar sleeve and decided to give it to me to smoke and review. So here it is. the Bucanero Z lit well and had a nice draw and decent burn. This cigar was very mild to mild-medium bodied and had a pleasant nuttiness. Initially I thought I tasted some woodiness, but this was over come by a nice roasted almond flavor with some hazelnut notes. I feel that at a price point of $6.75, it was a little more than what I would have paid for it and is a little overpriced for what you get. I think at a perhaps a $4 to $5 price point this particular cigar would do very well, but unfortunately this is not the case. For my palate, this stick was not complex enough to gain that kind of price, but overall this is a decent stick that should be given a chance.
