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I had a feeling this one was going to pack a punch.  Camacho is known for its full flavored cigars.  I previously reviewed the 10^th Anniversary Robusto, which I enjoyably got knocked on my ass.  So the thought of trying out a Triple Maduro was just asking for trouble.  It’s not your average cigar, and has even been labeled by some reviewers as a bit too much.   As I’ve said before, a very rich cigar can often be confused as a harsh smoke.  These cigars sometimes take an acquired taster to appreciate them, but I wouldn’t shy away from these cigars if you don’t feel you fall in that category.  The world of cigars consists of many different blends and flavors, and I always suggest trying as any as you can to broaden your total experience.

The Camacho Triple Maduro blend consists of 5 different types of Maduro tobacco, but Camacho aren’t giving up the details on the leaves.  The wrapper and filler are grown on Camacho’s factory farm in the Jamastran Valley of Honduras.  It’s a very intimidating cigar, an industry at the time it came out, and I can’t say if it still is or not.  In trying to find a memorable Maduro, I look for the triple threat and this definitely has all of them: dark wrapper, rich aroma, pre-smoke spice (which you get by holding the cigar in your mouth a few minutes prior to lighting up).

Lighting & First Taste:

It didn’t appear strong off the initial lighting of the cigar.  It actually took a minute, but when it hit, you definitely noticed.  It was definitely a very rich and earthy taste, quite spicy.  The intensity quickly reached down to my throat, and unfortunately I didn’t have a drink with me, so I would recommend having something close by.

Smoking The Cigar:

Once you survive the initial part of the cigar, it moves onto a really nice earthy/dark coffee taste.  I was quite surprised by that.  I was expecting it to stay at a hard edge through the cigar, but the subtle change made this a more complex taste.  The draw was smooth and loose, most likely from the thickness of the cigar.  I don’t mind a loose draw, except when it becomes too loose and ruins the burn.  This one stayed consistent.

The Finish:

The taste eventually subsided, and you were left with the intense Maduro flavoring as before.  The spice kicked up again, and I really couldn’t make it as far as I normally would.  I may have either rushed the end or the draw became too loose, as I could feel the heat of the burn when I would draw in the smoke.  This is definitely a smoke to try, and I’m glad I did.  Although it’s a bit strong to be high on the scale of cigar goodness on most ratings, I still liked the intensity it brought.

Band & Packaging:

I love the double black and silver bands on this cigar.  Even though I hate being forced to remove a band before I can light a cigar, it adds to the strong essence this cigar gives out.

Rating:

7.5 out of 10 puffs