Jaime Garcia – Reserva Especial
Size: 5¼ x 52 Robusto
Wrapper: Connectictut Broadleaf
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Nicaraguan
Made in: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium+
Price: $8.3
Source: Self purchased
After the success with the “My Father” line, Jaime introduced in 2010 (a year later than what it was expected) his newest creation, named after him, the Reserva Especial. Like all the previous projects, this one is a work of art as well. The stick looks and feels great with its dark and velvety wrapper with only a few small veins running across. The beige, maroon, gold and blue ring, compliments the cigar and fits perfect to its name.
Only good things I have to say for the construction of this puro, it’s packed with tobacco, no soft spots at all and it has a triple cap which seems to be the Garcias signature. The aroma that comes from the wrapper is very faint and from the foot I pick up sweet tobacco. I make a straight cut, and I find the draw loose and earthy.
I fire it up and …wow. Sweet cocoa and a little cedar on the background that lasts all the way to the midpoint of the smoke. Then, the wood flavor starts picking up and slowly becomes the dominant one while the sweetness lays back and a little spice raises the strength. Going towards the end, the cigar changes character and becomes earthy, later, it will go out with no other changes.
The stogie lasted about one hour. Nice even burn with no corrections. It was producing a lot of smoke and the white ash was holding for over an inch each time. I think that the price might be a little high for the size of the cigar and that is my only complaint.
Overall, the Jaime Garcia – Reserva Especial is a very well balanced cigar that is complex and needs your attention at all times and with that price tag I recommend you do it. You should definitely give it a try next time you’ll find it on your way.
January 26, 2011 at 6:57 AM
hmmm…sounds like it may be worth a try. Where did you get it? I always enjoy smoking something that I have not tried before. So many cigars…so little time…
January 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM
“…so little time”…so true Daryl. It’s a great cigar, I bought it from a B&M here in Chicago…. I don’t know where to find it in NY though, have you check at Nate’s?
January 26, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Gus really nice job on the review. I’m very excitted to have you onboard and look forward to the future.
January 26, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Thank you Mike, I’m excited too pal, it’s an honor to be part of one of the biggest blogs.
January 26, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Nice job man. Sounds like another cigar to add to the list, which thanks to this site is growing weekly.
January 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM
bigmike thank you for your kind words, I would say it’s a box worthy cigar, put it closer to the top of that list.
January 26, 2011 at 4:01 PM
You can get these online for $6 bucks a stick.After reading this review I’m sure they are well worth it.Nice review Gus. Hope to see many more in the future.
January 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Jake, I’m glad you liked the review, I will be posting every other Wednesday for now, stay tuned. It is a nice smoke and yes I would buy it again. I do like the $6 tag a little better lol
February 2, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Well, I’m not disappointed on what my brother told me about your reviews. Thanks Gus for this very marvelous reviews. We’re looking forward for your next review this Wednesday! Have a great Day Gus!
February 6, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Thank you for the compliment I appreciate it. Stay tuned, this Wednesday a new review is coming up and I promise is a good one. Have a good day too!