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Although hes best known for his cigar lines, Paul Garmirian deserves the thanks of all cigar companies for the role his 1990 book The Gourmet Guide to Cigars played in the build-up to the Cigar Boom later in the decade.
His book became a touchstone for new smokers and for veterans, not only for its clear explanation of what cigars are all about, but comments on more than 50 brands of cigars that introduced the reader long before there were glossy magazines on the subject to what to look for and what brands to try. It was one of many catalysts which has led to the renaissance of cigars in America over the last 20 years.
A year after his book was released, Garmirian introduced his Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, known by most by its initials, "P.G." Made by Hendrik Kelner at Tabadom in the Dominican Republic, these were cigars which met Garmirians rigorous standards for construction, draw and taste. "The greatest attributes of the P.G. cigars," he wrote in later editions of his book, "are the unique blend, the excellent construction, and the scarce rich and oily, medium to dark reddish-brown Colorado wrappers which enhance the aroma of the cigar and are the favorite wrappers of many connoisseurs."
These are very good cigars that feature a Connecticut-grown wrapper and Dominican-grown binder and filler leaves. Theyre medium in body and have a bright, caramelized sweetness to them with just a hint of pepper in the aroma. A note of spice enters the blend in the middle third and accents the taste perfectly and remains balanced throughout. You can overpower the blend by trying to get too much taste out of it if you puff too hard, so ease back and enjoy it in a relaxed way. It earned a CigarCyclopedia.com grade of "A: Exceptional."
Garmirian has been devoted to ensuring his line meets the interests of all serious smokers and thats why his Gourmet Series has 21 shapes! But he also has extended the appeal of the P.G. brand with the mild-to-medium-bodied Artisans Selection in 1997, a maduro series introduced in 2000, the Gourmet Series II (more full-bodied) in 1999, his Reserva Exclusiva (with Corojo wrappers) in 2002, a 15th Anniversary Series in 2006 and the full-bodied Soiree in 2007.
The original is probably still the best, however. At retail prices of $4 up to $23each, it might not be an everyday cigar, but this is a brand which deserves its popularity among smokers who know what they like and who like the very best.
His book became a touchstone for new smokers and for veterans, not only for its clear explanation of what cigars are all about, but comments on more than 50 brands of cigars that introduced the reader long before there were glossy magazines on the subject to what to look for and what brands to try. It was one of many catalysts which has led to the renaissance of cigars in America over the last 20 years.
A year after his book was released, Garmirian introduced his Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, known by most by its initials, "P.G." Made by Hendrik Kelner at Tabadom in the Dominican Republic, these were cigars which met Garmirians rigorous standards for construction, draw and taste. "The greatest attributes of the P.G. cigars," he wrote in later editions of his book, "are the unique blend, the excellent construction, and the scarce rich and oily, medium to dark reddish-brown Colorado wrappers which enhance the aroma of the cigar and are the favorite wrappers of many connoisseurs."
These are very good cigars that feature a Connecticut-grown wrapper and Dominican-grown binder and filler leaves. Theyre medium in body and have a bright, caramelized sweetness to them with just a hint of pepper in the aroma. A note of spice enters the blend in the middle third and accents the taste perfectly and remains balanced throughout. You can overpower the blend by trying to get too much taste out of it if you puff too hard, so ease back and enjoy it in a relaxed way. It earned a CigarCyclopedia.com grade of "A: Exceptional."
Garmirian has been devoted to ensuring his line meets the interests of all serious smokers and thats why his Gourmet Series has 21 shapes! But he also has extended the appeal of the P.G. brand with the mild-to-medium-bodied Artisans Selection in 1997, a maduro series introduced in 2000, the Gourmet Series II (more full-bodied) in 1999, his Reserva Exclusiva (with Corojo wrappers) in 2002, a 15th Anniversary Series in 2006 and the full-bodied Soiree in 2007.
The original is probably still the best, however. At retail prices of $4 up to $23each, it might not be an everyday cigar, but this is a brand which deserves its popularity among smokers who know what they like and who like the very best.
