LAS CALAVERAS EL 2014 (Now Shipping)

[Hirsius1]

Emerson's still has a few boxes of the bigger two sizes.

 

[Hirsius1]

Smoked another one today and it was wayyyyyy better than the first one. Lots of citrus and leather wrapped up in a "meaty" core. It was an oily smoke... Felt like I ate a couple of Lay's chips after each puff. Love this stick, does anyone have input on the two larger ring gauges?

 

[Master Shake]

Emerson's still has a few boxes of the bigger two sizes.

I'm more of a robusto guy so that would be the size I would prefer.

 

[UpInSmoke]

Smallbatch^^

 

[SSimp]

Interesting as I was a little underwhelmed with this one. Loved the Four Kicks and Headley even more. Wasn't fond of the JDH as much. I've smoked 3 robustos and 2 toros so far and they all has the same thing happen. Amazing pre light draw and tobacco smell. Upon lighting, nice then.pepper to start with with an excellent earthy tone. when I got to the half way point, they turned really bitter. This was especially evident with the robustos. These were all from one shop, so it could have just been box or shop specific. I'm going to pick up a couple during the week and see if there is a difference. I really want to like these as they were really good till they got bitter. G1

It's not just you. I'm a HUGE Four Kicks, JDH and Headley Grange fan, but the Las Cavaleras just doesn't do it for me. But like you said, is an amazing stick right up until the start of the second third for me. To each his own I suppose. I have a few that will sleep for a few months and I'll revisit them.

 

[Hirsius1]

^^ I think sleep will make the cigar more of a "complete" experience. The whole cigar will be enjoyable :fingerscrossed

 

[bigbwalls]

Smoking my 4th robusto now. Without a doubt, the best new cigar I've smoked so far this year. Wonderful burn and draw, amazing pepper and spice in the first two thirds, the last third is smooth and sweet. I'll be grabbing another 5'er today.

 

[E.J.]

Smallbatch^^

Couldn't hold off..... Hearing so many great things, pulled a blind trigger on their last box of robustos.

 

[JD_Howard]

Let me know how that works our for you EJ

 

[txaggie9307]

Has anyone smoked the larger ones? All I have heard anyone speak about is the robusto? If anyone has tried the larger vitolas, how do they compare?

 

[sullen]

i have the 652s, they're smoking wonderfully

 

[ATL]

I've had the 652 and the 550. the 652 was good, not as good as the 550 but it was ROTT, I think. The 550 was fantastic. Both put off a ton of smoke and were extremely slow burning, you're getting your money's worth here. It might have been the slowest burning cigar I've ever had.

 

[jritman77]

I am smoking the 7x54 right now and it is fantastic. It was all my BM had left so I split a box. I usually like smaller cigars due to time constraints but it has great flavor.

 

[davewittwer]

Smomed a 550 this weekend and it was great. Box worthy for aire if you can grab one

 

[BSBONO]

Anyone having issues with under filled? This is 2nd out of 4 smoked and a bit frustrating as bitter and burn issues. Both were toro

 

[Hirsius1]

My first one of a six pack had a very squishy pack and burned very hot. The others were full and ok.

 

[StogieNinja]

Smoked one of these last night, the toro. Wow, these were as good as the hype. Well done!

 

[nic]

I've smoked both the 550 and 652. I tend toward smaller smokes, but the 652 was my favorite. The flavor was similar, but the 652 was much more complex. The 550 was still very good, but I won't bother buying anymore of them.

 

[jerseyjetset]

A friend just brought me one as a gift. As much as I'd love to let it sleep a while, I think it's gonna have to burn soon...

 

[dharbolt]

Smoked one of these last night, the toro. Wow, these were as good as the hype. Well done!

agreed. Great smoke