The George Rico Ultra Premium El Enemigo cigar… featured in The Blaze Report.
The George Rico El Enemigo cigar… featured in The Blaze Report.
Brand Profile:
The George Rico El Enemigo cigar is a premium offering for cigar enthusiasts seeking a medium to full-bodied smoke with a complex flavor profile. The cigar features a rich and oily Habano wrapper from Ecuador, which is complemented by a binder of Habano from the same region. The fillers consist of a carefully selected blend of tobacco from three countries: the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Colombia. This combination of tobaccos results in a well-balanced and nuanced smoking experience, with earthy notes of dark chocolate and spice. The George Rico El Enemigo cigar is a must-try for aficionados seeking a high-quality and flavorful smoke.
Vitola (Size): El Duelo 6 x 54
Wrapper: Habano, Ecuador
Binder: Habano, Ecuador
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaraguan, and Colombian
Pairs Perfectly With:
Kentucky Owl Confiscated straight bourbon whiskey
Photo credit: M. “Joe” Gooch
The Blaze Report
Appearance:
It’s a attractive looking cigar with a dark-brandy appearance, smooth and lightly oily wrapper and a slightly tangy earthy pre-light smell and taste.
1st Third:
Starting off with a very nice even burn and excellent construction some cocoa and coffee notes detect with big tobacco flavor. The draw was smooth and effortless to enjoy overall. The aroma was unique with some chocolate brownies which continued to develop into earthy peppery spice while retro-haling the smoke through the nose.
2nd Third:
Rich and spicy aroma with wood, tobacco and earth notes on the palate, a consistent burn through with a slow build in the body and flavor. Also there was spice in the aroma that lingered in the taste through the finish of each puff. The flavors were balanced on the palate and had a mouthwatering sweet and spicy characters.
Final Third:
The burn was slow and extremely even, producing a flaky ash. Full flavors with spices developed in the back end of each puff, as well as some peppery characteristics that were noticed in the nose.
Making the Grade
Final Thoughts:
Very well made cigar. Outstanding construction. A slow and even burnt that hug on to a light gray ash. Bold and spicy as this cigar was medium to a delicate full, it had a very clean taste and finish. Never overwhelmed the palate yet was able to deliver a full bodied experience with an awesome aroma.
Photo credit: M. Gooch
- Was this cigar a good buy? Yes
- Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes
- Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes
- Does it have complexity? Yes
- How consistent was the strength level? Medium To Full Bodied
- What makes this cigar different or special? Rich Characters
- Did the cigar produce spice? Yes
- Did the flavors match the description? Yes
- Did the strength match the description? Yes
- Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes
Final Grade
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