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Cigar Review: Cremo Grandeur

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Cremo Cigars are one of the industry’s best kept secrets. I’ve reviewed more than one Cremo Cigar in the past and I have always been very satisfied with this brand in terms of construction, flavor and overall quality.

Blend Specifics:

  • Wrapper: Connecticut
  • Filler: undisclosed
  • Wrapper: Dominican and Nicaraguan
  • Size: 6 x 52

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Appearance & Construction

This cigar features a light, chocolatey-brown wrapper. The band is a nice addition, with a silver, black, and creme colored color palette. The wrapper is flawless, with minimally visible veins, a soft touch, and a light oily sheen. I’m excited to light this cigar up after nearly six months sitting in my humidor.

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Flavor & Smoke Characteristics

The first few puffs of this cigar reveal strong wood notes, some grass and hay, and a very slight buttery finish. Far from being a purely mild cigar, the smoke that I get off the light is a definite medium.
By about a quarter of an inch in, this cigar has pulled back considerably in body and is smoking easy, with grassy and woody notes taking center stage, while a pleasant graham cracker like flavor starts to emerge in the aroma and a light black pepper dances on my tongue.
Into the second third, the black pepper turns into a sweet and tangy note, adding nice complexity to the cigar journey. Still maintaining a mild-medium body by halfway through, the tasting notes begin to become more subtle, forcing the smoker to pay more attention.
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In the final third, the cigar remains much the same, with notes of toasted bread, wood, grass, and a slight sweetness. About 1.5 hours after lighting, this cigar comes to a gentle halt. An excellent smoking experience.

Conclusion

I continue to be very impressed with offerings from Cremo Cigars. It’s a pity I can’t find them in more shops, or I would be buying them more often!
Final Grade: A-

Press Release: Crémo Cigars to Release “Capa Caliente”

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For Immediate Release
Miami, Fl-Ultra Boutique Manufacturer Crémo Cigars releases it’s third blend, the Capa Caliente! The Capa Caliente features a luscious Ecuadorian Dark Habano Wrapper over a Nicaraguan Binder and sumptuous blend of perfectly aged Dominican and Nicaraguan Filler. The Capa Caliente takes the traditional Crémo Classic blend, originally blended by famed Master Blender Willy Herrera (now of Drew Estate),  to another level by offering a full bodied and full flavored smoking experience with enticing elements of Espresso and Cocoa from the unique Dark Habano wrapper.
The Capa Caliente will be released in two Vitola’s, a 5 x 50 Robusto ($8.00 MSRP) and a 6 x 52 Toro ($12.00 MSRP). Like allCrémo Cigars, the Capa Caliente, are made exclusively at the world renowned El Titan de Bronze factory located in the Miami’s famed Calle Ocho.  A commitment to American production and a rich American history  are hallmarks of the  Crémo brand.
Under the watchful eyes of factory owner Sandy Cobas, and using the best level 9 rollers, Cremo Cigars are rolled in small batches the old Cuban Entubado style where each filler tobacco leaf is individually rolled, and then bunched, allowing the use of more tobacco.  The Entubado style allows  provides for more flavor and a superior draw. The cigars are then finished with a traditional triple cap head.
With the revival of Crémo, the tradition continues with taste and quality as well as class.
With the release of Capa Caliente, Crémo Cigars takes it to the next level for the discerning aficionado.
For additional information visit: www.cremocigars.com

Cigar Review: Cremo Classic Maduro Intrepidus

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Cremo is, in my opinion, one of the more interesting brands on the market today, partially for its duel identity. Though the brand has been around for well over one hundred years, its current form is only a handful of years old. The Cremo Classic Maduro is the second blend out of Cremo, coming on the heels of the remarkably successful Cremo Classic (reviewed here). I was excited to smoke these pre-release cigars after enjoying the Classic, so now I’ll get right to it.

Blend Specifics
Size: Intrepidus (6 x 52)
Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan

Appearance & Construction

The Cremo Classic Maduro really is a beautiful cigar. This is partially to do with the unique reflective band that displays “Cremo” in black lettering. I find that this presentation works really well with the dark brown color of the San Andreas wrapper. The stick is slightly springy to the touch, well packed, and has only a few barely-visible imperfections.

Flavor & Smoke Characteristics

Before lighting, the smell off of the foot of the cigar reveals chocolate notes, definite spices, and something like hay. On the light, this cigar kicks off with deep, rich notes of milk and dark chocolate, a hint of cherry, and medium spice on the retro hale.

About an inch in, the body increases, and a touch of leather is added to the mix. At the beginning of the second third, there is a significant addition of white pepper and bitter chocolate, a welcome complexity. The body continues to build.

In the final third, the strength picks up even more, while black pepper dies off, leaving a profile very similar to the Alec Bradley American market sungrown. It is here that the profile finds its resting point and after about an hour and a half of smoking, I put the cigar down.

Conclusion

Coming in at about $12 a stick, the Cremo Classic Maduro isn’t a cheap stick, but it is well worth the ticket price. The Cremo Classic Maduro is rich, complex,  aromatic, and well balanced. It is a cigar that tells a story as it progresses, and I didn’t want to put it down. Easily a must-buy cigar. I’m very impressed with how Cremo has released two incredibly different cigars, both of which measure up to a high standard of quality and enjoyability.

Final Grade: A