Troya Clasico

[SkinsFanLarry]

I know Angry Bill did an outstanding reference guide of Don Pepin's cigars and the Troya Clasico was included in that guide.

Can anybody here comment on that particular cigar?

I have read that they have characteristics similar to the Pepin Blue Label cigars....The reason I ask is that I have found some 2007 boxes (at a very good price) of the Clasico's and I'm wondering if I should pick-up a box or not.

Thanks for any and all input my brothers!

 

[earnold25]

I had one. I didn't write any notes, but I remember it as not being as "Pepin-esque" as some of his other cigars. Mainly not a big hit of spice.

Maybe I had a dud though. I rarely ever do reviews based on one cigar but I wasn't able to get another of these to give it a second chance. They're discontinued now, right?

 

[Soundwave13]

It depends on how good of a price...
I remember it being a bit one-dimensional. It's similar to the 'Blue', just not nearly as 'peppery'.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Well, the line was introduced to the U. S. market in January 2007 as a limited edition release, so you may be right that it is no longer made.

That's why when I came upon some 2007 boxes I thought it might be a good pick-up.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

It depends on how good of a price...
I remember it being a bit one-dimensional. It's similar to the 'Blue', just not nearly as 'peppery'.

A bundle of 20 for $100.00 and a box of 20 for $149.00....not sure if the bundles are from 2007 or not....otherwise why would I want to pay $49.00 more just for the box of the same size?

 

[tsimonitis]

Sorry for the bump.

Larry did you ever go through with the purchase? Also, does anyone else have any input?

Thanks in advance

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Tim, I did not pull the trigger on these....they were only offered as boxes and bundles and I personally did want to spend the money without trying at least one cigar.

 

[ninersfan]

These are pretty good, IMO. As others have noted, they are definitely toned down in the pepper department. A local B&M has all three sizes in their clearance section and I'll pick some up every so often. These have some noticeable spice notes and a savory characteristic that's somewhat unusual. One of the creamier blends that Pepin has produced. The Toro (6 x 52) is the best size in this line, IMO.