Gene's
Cigar ratings of the Month
Gene has on of the
most extensive cigar collections I have seen...over 500 cigars, categorized,
filed and stored in perfect order as only a true aficionado could manage. I
have seen Gene's collection first hand and I have to say it is impressive.
This month is
Genes rating of the Omar Ortez Original Maduro Robusto Grande...
True
“originals” in every sense of the word, Omar Ortez Originals are rustic in
appearance, robust in flavor and are packaged in unique wooden boxes. Certain to
satisfy the lover of fuller-bodied cigars, these “puros” are handmade in
Nicaragua with ultra rich Nicaraguan wrapper, binder and long filler tobaccos.
Omar
Ortez Originals Cigars
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Now, Gene's
Rating...
Brand - Omar Ortez
Name - Original Maduro Robusto Grande
Size - 5 x 54 Strength - Medium to Full
Origin - Nicaragua
Wrapper - Nicaraguan
Binder - Nicaraguan
Filler - Nicaraguan
Overall this is one nice looking cigar. Nice solid construction with an
even roll and a beautiful dark brown 'Brownie' colored wrapper, with a very
slight toothiness. The aroma of the cigar is slightly woody with some very
faint hints of leaf. The unlit draw is very easy with hints of vanilla (like
a vanilla wafer) and some vague note of spice and wood.
The lighting of the cigar was easy and produced a clean coal while
maintaining its easy draw. Each draw gave an ample volume of smoke that was
full of subtle hints including ginger, vanilla wafer, and mild aromatic
woods. The smoke gives the room a very aromatic woody atmosphere that does
not lay heavy in the air. The ash is a bit light but hold fairly well and
mildly crunchy. As the cigar progresses the flavors slowly change from the
initial hints of spice to a rich cocoa woodiness to a mild toastiness. The
finish is nicely full flavored but not strong leaving a mild yet flavorful
taste on the palate.
This is one of the best Nicaraguan puros I have yet to smoke and I rate it
an easy 89 with the slightly flakey ash being the only drawback from it
getting a solid 90.
Thanx Gene for yet another
GREAT Review of this Really Fine Cigar!
Stop in and try one for
yourself and I am sure you will agree with Gene, that this is Truly an Amazing
Cigar!
