Camacho Select

I picked up this Camacho Select at Cigar Cigars in Cleveland, OH while in town visiting. I didn’t have many expectations because I had no intro to this cigar, but wow was I blown away writing this review. Here it is:

Wrapper: Cameroon (Honduras)

Filler: Honduras

Binder: Honduras

When I light this cigar up, I’m greeted by a really wonderful, smooth, mild to medium bodied smoke that has distinct notes of nuts, milk chocolate, farm-fresh cream, and a nice musty backdrop that reminds me of going up into my grandpa’s forgotten attic.

By about an eight of an inch into this smoke, I can already tell I’m smoking something really special. I’m not sure if it’s because this cigar is pre-Davidoff merger and thus has been aging for a few years now or if it is just masterful blending, but most cigar smokers will know the feeling when you first light up a cigar you know you’re going to really enjoy for the next few hours.

By the second third, I’m fighting the urge to close my computer and stop taking notes. One drawback with reviewing cigars is that, if you spend too much time focusing on the notes (yes, it is possible), you can miss the enjoyment of the cigar itself. In this case, I’m deciding to continue writing based on the assumption that I’ll be dropping by my B&M tomorrow and picking up a few more to savor later.

The second third is a glorious mix of wood, buttercream, and milk chocolate. Not much more to say other than the draw is perfect, smoke production is great, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the cigar.

In the final third, it’s a bit more of the same with a few minor additions: some light saltiness, a slightly more bready texture, and of course more of that delightful milk chocolate flavor.

This cigar isn’t in production any longer, but if you get your hands on these, buy at least three. The Camacho Select really showcases what Honduran puros can do: distinct flavor profiles, and nearly always a silky-smooth texture that is hard to find anywhere else.