“Live Loud.” Camacho Cigars’ motto manifests itself in every puff of this limit-pushing cigar. The trend of oak aging and bourbon infusing is finding its way into nearly every aspect of our lives and I for one, am just fine with that. Built on the drive and vision of Daniel Rodriguez the Camacho brand is constantly innovating to bring a better and unique cigar experience to the wanting masses and this brilliant bourbon barrel aged cigar delivers on that effort. The Camacho American Barrel Aged is a perfect blend of American determination, Camacho’s traditions and a willingness to take a risk driven by passion.
What’s Inside:
What’s Inside:- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler: Barrel Aged Corojo, Pennsylvania Maduro and American Broad leaf.
Construction:
Born from the rich and robust Corojo tobacco that was smuggled out of Cuba decades ago, the Camacho brand blends traditional attention to detail and bold creativity together to create an amazing smoking experience.
Draw:
The expert construction of the Camacho makes for an easy, relaxing draw. The cool air that runs through the American tobacco, allows for the layered flavors of the tobacco to shine through without an over-shadowing heat taking over the draw. Camacho is known for their brash flavors that feature the rich Corojo tobacco and the only way to let the tobacco flavors reach their full potential, is through their relaxed draw. The air coaxes a full flavor profile that is given the chance to evolve through the smoking experience.
Burn:
The light draw and masterful constriction combine to give the Barrel Aged Camacho a consistent and even burn. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper provides the perfect vehicle to let the Corojo develop as the burn progresses. With little to no re-lighting or burn correction, the Camacho Barrel Aged has a top-tier construction that matches its elaborate flavor depth.
Aroma:
Prelit:
- Vanilla
- Leather
- Oak
Lit:
- Toasted Nuts
- Oak
- Sweetened Coffee
Flavor:
The sweet and spicy American tobaccos from Pennsylvania, provide the canvas for the charred bourbon barrels to impart a uniquely complex flavor that isn’t too sweet, and yet gives the leather-laden tobacco a honeyed toffee character. Sweet and earthy tones intertwine with the robust smoke that the infamous Corojo tobacco is known for. Aging the American tobaccos in charred bourbon barrels gives a layered palate of flavors that speaks to a wide range of cigar connoisseurs and novices.
Value:
This meticulous attention and care for the process, gives Camacho the ability to venture out into uncharted territories and carry their model of success with them. With a price point that hovers around $9.50 a cigar, the Camacho American Barrel Aged delivers on the hype by showcasing the subtle sweetness of the bourbon blending seamlessly with the punchy American tobacco.
Buy Now: $47.50 – $215.00 or to learn more, go to: CamachoCigars.com
The cigar features bourbon barrel-aged Corojo tobacco, which ages inside the barrel for 5 months. The remainder of the blend is constructed almost entirely of American grown tobacco including a broadleaf wrapper, binder and filler, along with a maduro filler tobacco from Pennsylvania.
Tried one of these I bought from Serious Cigars http://www.seriouscigars.com/camacho_cigars_list/american-barrel-aged/camacho-american-barrel-aged-gordo-maduro-6-x-60.html This is the biggest one they make and man its smooth! About 12 bucks a stick but worth it especially after a long day!