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Cigar Review: Graycliff 1666 PGX
By Daniel | May 27, 2008 |
Brand: Graycliff
Line: 1666
Vitola: PGX (Toro) 6 x 50
Origin: Bahamas
Wrapper: Costa Rican
Binder: Ecuadorian
Filler: Peruvian, Columbian, Brazilian and Mexican
Body: Full
Strength: Full
Box Price: $219.95 (Box of 20)
Graycliff is an interesting cigar company: The factory, run by Master Torcedore Avelino Lara, is part of the historic Graycliff Hotel in the Bahamas. And, as a result, it’s by far the best-tasting house brand in the biz, and one of my favorite brands overall.
I’ve smoked several Graycliffs in the past, but when I heard about the Graycliff 1666, needless to say, I was excited. The company has five main lines, all super-premiums, along with a budget line. Now it seems Graycliff is starting to expand a bit more.
Graycliffs seem to have some defining characteristics:
1. A soft, almost spongy texture.
2. A toothy wrapper.
3. Extremely flaky, but strong light grey ash.
4. An even burn, along with a amazing draw.
The Graycliff 1666, a dark cigar, has all of these qualities. When you first light it, you’ll notice its Costa Rican wrapper adds a ton of sweetness. About halfway through, the taste shifts to a more complex, spicy, leathery flavor.
Verdict: It’s strong enough to settle any stomach, but somehow it doesn’t seem overpowering. Versatile enough to satisfy many palates. One of my new favorites.
Similar cigars: The Rocky Patel Edge Maduro.
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May 30th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I had the opportunity to try this cigar at the urging of a friend. It had a great great look as the apperance was quite intriging as the wrapper had a very unique appearance, dual colored, almost blotchy is best that I can descibe. At first light, I received a very peppery hit which lasted the first 2-3 puffs. Leather was there throughout. The burn was even and the draw was slightly better than good. The ash was somewhat flacky and dropped prematurely. For me this cigar was just OK at best. I just wanted something more and it teazed but never commited. I have tried the expresso, D Expresso and the G2. There are way way better cigars for far far less price.
May 31st, 2008 at 5:18 pm
[...] Take: Cigar Jack Review: It’s strong enough to settle any stomach, but somehow it doesn’t seem overpowering. Versatile [...]
June 27th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
I ordered some of these based on your review.
When I received them they were in a bundle with a Honduran export sticker. Last time I check Graycliff was made in the Bahamas.
Looks like just another sell out stick for CI to push.
July 6th, 2008 at 10:08 am
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July 7th, 2008 at 6:14 am
[...] Kristoff Criollo has a slightly veiny, oily wrapper and a bit of a spongy feel, reminiscent of a Graycliff. Its pigtail and shaggy, closed foot give it a rustic, old-time look, but you’ll immediately [...]
July 10th, 2008 at 10:26 am
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July 24th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
my favorite is the pirate espresso yum
August 19th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
[...] Kristoff Criollo has a slightly veiny, oily wrapper and a bit of a spongy feel, reminiscent of a Graycliff. Its pigtail and shaggy, closed foot give it a rustic, old-time look, but you’ll immediately [...]
October 4th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I think the Greycliff 1666 is a great cigar. Slightly sweet, full flavor, and smooth throughout with a perfect draw. Not real pretty though. Get the 10 Cigar sampler from Cigars International for $49. Can’t beat that price.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
They are excellent, the combo of spices, creamy vanilla and smooth mocha blends make this semi-sweet maduro wrapped medium cigar a good choice for a after dinner smoke or anytime. The presidente 1666 lasted about 50 minutes with a good draw and even burn. I usually smoke the black label pirates but I got a 5 pack for a great price so I took a gamble and got a winner for just dollars a light.
June 16th, 2009 at 12:55 am
Jack,
You should re-write your review on the Graycliff 1666 as these cigars are in fact NOT made in the Bahamas. They are made under licenses for Cigars International by Nestor Placensia’s Honduran factory right along side $2 cigars like 5 Vegas and El Mejor cigars.
Cigars International & Cigar.com misleads the cigar smoking public and you by implying that these cigars are being made at Graycliff’s exclusive resort and cigar factory in the Bahamas.
CI tries to act like the hero to the consumer by making them believe that they are getting a genuine Graycliff cigar that should sell for $15 to $20 but instead they are getting a cheap imitation of a genuine Avalino Lara blended, Cuban-rolled, Bahamian made cigar.
You can verify this information with Paolo Garzaroli at Graycliff.
July 16th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
My friend gave me one of the Greycliff 1666 sticks and told me how premium it was. I was disappointed with it. So I purchased several more, to give them a second chance. Still disappointed, they don’t burn well, the taste is uneven and you can’t smoke them past halfway without them getting hot and such. There are so many better cigars on the market for lots less money. A definite….skip it.