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Graycliff Red Label PG Cigar Review
By Jesse | October 1, 2007
Brand: Graycliff Cigars
Line: Red Label Series - Original Blend
Vitola: PG 5 x 50
Origin: Bahamas
Wrapper: Indonesian
Filler & Binder: Nicaraguan, Dominican & Brazilian
Body: Mild
Strength: Mild
Box Price: $300 (Box of 25)
Description: I stopped by the Graycliff booth at the RTDA show but they were extemely busy so I didn’t get a chance to talk with a rep. In all honesty, I have typically passed these cigars in my local shop because I have a hard time spending over $10 for a cigar. The Graycliff Red Label is the original line of the Graycliff brand. The PG is a nice looking robusto with a slightly veiny wrapper. It was firm feeling with no unusual soft or hard spots, and because my first one had a bit of a loose draw, I opted for a punch on my second to give it the resistance I like.
The unlit draw had a faint tangy leather taste, which I found appealing. After picking up my Saturday morning cup of Joe at Dunkin Donuts I pulled over in the parking lot to light it up. On the first few draws of the cigar I picked up a flavor and aroma that reminded me of buttered popcorn, which smoothed out into a profile of roasted nuts and leather. The hardest flavor I had identifying was a sweeter spice with very subtle hints of licorice and clove. I’m going to have to smoke a few more to really pin these flavors down, but next time I plan to let these sit in my humidor a bit longer prior to smoking them. I did have some burn issues with these cigars and had to touch them up quite a bit, and had them go out on me a couple times as well. The burn issues led to a flaky ash that otherwise would have held on quite well.
Verdict: A good mild cigar with a complex flavor profile. If you enjoy a mild cigar don’t hesitate picking these up. The price is a little high for my taste and that prevents this from becoming more than an occasional smoke for me. I’m also a bit put off by the issues I had with the burn. A bad burn can ruin the flavor profile if you have to constantly touch it up or relight it.
Similar Cigars: A couple other nice mild and cheaper cigars are the Chateau Real and the Casa Torano.
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