Tasting Notes
Under Davidoff, Camacho has really come
into its own. Now, Camacho produces over 20 million cigars a year. Plus, it
grows its own Corojo seeds and has evolved into an edgy brand welcoming
off-the-beaten-path rugged fans without excluding the rest. That’s not all.
Camacho began to adhere to strict environmental
guidelines for good agriculture and manufacturing practices. This is after
Camacho partnered with Bayer CropScience. To date, Camacho is the only tobacco
company that complies with the Bayer guidelines.
Powerband Bunching
I told you Camacho is a powerhouse brand.
On top of all the aspects we have discussed, Camacho has one more Ace up its
sleeve. It’s the Powerhouse Bunching.
Powerhouse bunching is a proprietary
tobacco bunching and rolling method. Even though Camacho remains tight-lipped
about the exact science, we can speculate about the process. Rather than bunching and rolling the cigars
in a snail-shell-like manner, Camacho torcedors also fold the tobacco like a
concertina. The resulting stick is a uniformly packed stogie with no soft spots
or knots. Each Camacho cigar uses powerband bunching,
which enhances airflow as well as the perfect milkshake draw.
Camacho’s Oldest Blends
In truth, it is a tad difficult to
determine the first-ever Camacho blend. That being said, I compiled a list of
the oldest and most popular Camacho blends. In a word, I want to offer some insight
into the bold, complex flavor profiles that Camacho so effortlessly presented.
1. Camacho Corojo
In my opinion, this is the best Camacho
cigar to smoke when you want the full Corojo experience. The Camacho Corojo is a Corojo Puro (is
that a thing?). It utilizes three primings of Authentic Corojo as fillers, an
Authentic Corojo binder, and the 5th priming of Authentic Corojo as a wrapper.
As for the tasting notes, this stogie is
bad ass! If you are a lightweight smoker, stay away. The Camacho Corojo comes
out swinging from the first draw. Expect bold, spicy notes with underlying
cedar, sweetness, earth, and dry barnyard notes. The pepper is very commanding
both on the palate and retrohale. Overall, the Camacho Corojo cigar is
perfectly balanced with an impeccable burn line and flawless draw.
2. Camacho Connecticut
Camacho wanted to be more approachable to
the newbies. In truth, before Camacho Connecticut, all the other Camacho cigars
took no prisoners. But this baby is different. Camacho Connecticut has a milder approach.
The site description put it this way.
“This
is one Camacho smoke that doesn’t kick in the door. It knocks. And enters with
a mild, smooth taste. But don’t mistake mildness for weakness. This smoke is
100% Camacho. With a spicy kick. Boldness meets balance. We think you two will
get along.”
I found this cigar to be extremely pleasant
and quite tolerable, even if you aren’t a spice kind of person. Of course, the
peppery kick is there, but everything is toned down and oh so creamy. Camacho Connecticut is a combo of Honduran
Generoso and Aleman Ligero fillers, a Honduran Corojo binder, and an Ecuadorian
Connecticut Shade wrapper. Flavor notes include sweet hay, cedar,
earth, citrus, molasses, and the signature peppery kick.
Final Words
Camacho was and still remains the
undisputed master of complex and subtle blends. They have upheld the
traditional Cuban-style cigars while at the same time embracing new
technologies. The bottom line is, you can never go wrong with a Camacho cigar.
