tim deboer

Cigar: La Gloria Cubana Serie R
Size: 4.75 x 52
Wrapper:
Binder:
Filler:
Flavor Body:
Strength: I thought it a bit strong, but not overpowering to my taste
Country:
Date Received: Sept 13, 2004
Suspected Age: Unknown
Vendor/Price: Local Vendor, I forget the price, but I think it was ~$4.50USD
Beverage(s): Water
Smoke time: 22:00
Date: Sept 13, 2004

Before I get too far into this, let me state this is my first attempt at
a review, and I'm also a newbie when it comes to cigars -This was only
my second non-flavored cigar, and though I've been lurking in A.S.C. for
a few months trying to get an idea of what I should "start with", please
indulge me if my newbie impressions don't exactly jibe with the more
seasoned palettes of the group, or if I'm posting reviews of stuff that
has been reviewed to death already.

Myself, my roommate & his new girlfriend, and a friend of my roomies
were on the patio, drinking beers, talking about work, and just trying
to relax.
I had been to the tobacconist earlier in the day and purchased a handful
of goodies - A Punch, Hoyo De Monterey, Hoyo De Monterey Excalibur, and
the La Gloria Serie R. All chosen at random. I haven't been smoking long
enough to know what I like yet, so I just grabbed stuff that I
recognized from other reviews.
My roommate suggested I start with the La Gloria, so I did. I'm writing
this review the 'morning after' the fact, because I was having too much
fun to worry about it last night.

I'm not really sure what to tell you all. The cigar looked and smelled
wonderful out of the humidor, I was kind of concerned that I should have
let it rest for a couple of weeks before trying it, but I just couldn't
bring myself to do that.
It lit really well from my Zippo (I know, Naphtha bad but it's all I
have) The burn was fairly consistent and was easily corrected when it
got out of shape.

I can't say I noticed any flavors other than spice and wood throughout
the entire cigar. I don't know if that's because of my 'uneducated
palette' or if that's how that particular cigar tastes for everyone.

There was a consistently white/grey ash that seemed to be firm, but I
tipped it a few times because I chickened out and didn't want ash on my
khaki's.
Lots of smoke, and the overall scent of the cigar was nice. Not
overpowering like everyone says cigars are.

Overall I'd say it was a pleasing smoke, and I'll definetly be buying
more when I have the money.

If anyone has any suggestions on what else I should try, let me know
please. I can definetly use some guidance.

Thanks.

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Tim DeBoer
http://www.freebsd-geek.com

It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.
It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed,
the hands acquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning.
It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

chuck

Tim, Thanks for the review. A cigar is what YOU make of it. Don't dwell on
being new to cigars. Enjoy whatever you like. The LGC line is fairly full
flavored, so you are right on the money about strength.

You might give A. Fuente, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Indian Tabac a try.

Good luck

--
Chuck

I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian

duffy

Excellent review, and taste as well!

Punch Rare Corojo.
Ashton VSG.
Opus X.


Joe

jerseydevil65

Thanks for the review.The Serie R is one of my favorites. Better than
the regular LGC line.

timl

Hey TimD, Thanks for the review and welcome to ASC!
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TimL

skyhawkxp

On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 14:58:22 -0500, Tim DeBoer <tdeboer@gmail.com>
opined:

Thanks for the review, and welcome. These are one of my favorite
bands.
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tgf144

thanks one of my favs