Cigar Review: Cremo Grandeur
Cremo Cigars are one of the industry’s best kept secrets. I’ve reviewed more than one Cremo Cigar in the past and I have always been very satisfied with this brand in terms of construction, flavor and overall quality.
Blend Specifics:
- Wrapper: Connecticut
- Filler: undisclosed
- Wrapper: Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Size: 6 x 52
Appearance & Construction
This cigar features a light, chocolatey-brown wrapper. The band is a nice addition, with a silver, black, and creme colored color palette. The wrapper is flawless, with minimally visible veins, a soft touch, and a light oily sheen. I’m excited to light this cigar up after nearly six months sitting in my humidor.
Flavor & Smoke Characteristics
The first few puffs of this cigar reveal strong wood notes, some grass and hay, and a very slight buttery finish. Far from being a purely mild cigar, the smoke that I get off the light is a definite medium.
By about a quarter of an inch in, this cigar has pulled back considerably in body and is smoking easy, with grassy and woody notes taking center stage, while a pleasant graham cracker like flavor starts to emerge in the aroma and a light black pepper dances on my tongue.
Into the second third, the black pepper turns into a sweet and tangy note, adding nice complexity to the cigar journey. Still maintaining a mild-medium body by halfway through, the tasting notes begin to become more subtle, forcing the smoker to pay more attention.
In the final third, the cigar remains much the same, with notes of toasted bread, wood, grass, and a slight sweetness. About 1.5 hours after lighting, this cigar comes to a gentle halt. An excellent smoking experience.
Conclusion
I continue to be very impressed with offerings from Cremo Cigars. It’s a pity I can’t find them in more shops, or I would be buying them more often!
Final Grade: A-