Camacho Triple Maduro
Jun 26, 2009 Cigar
From the wrapper to the filler and binder, the Camacho Triple Maduro consists entirely of fine maduro leaves. Maduro, which stems from the Spanish word for “ripe,” is a process by which the leaves from the higher more flavorful plant primings are fermented for long periods of time at high temperatures. This process draws out the sugars in the plant, thus turning the leaf a dark brown or sometimes even black color.
The Camacho Triple Maduro is a prime example of the perfection of this art. The cigar itself is an exceptionally full flavored smoke that is both strong and complex.
And now, on to the review.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 6×54 (Torpedo)
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
APPEARANCE and CONSTRUCTION -
Wrapper is a rough looking and toothy. It feels very thick and hearty. It’s jet black with no apparent blemishes.
There are no soft spots and there’s actually a firm feel to the cigar. A well constructed cigar in all aspects. I am still always awed by the beautiful silver band on the Triple Maduro. It’s one of the nicest bands in the business.
SMOKING CHARACTERISTICS -
The foot and wrapper both have an intense smell of sweet raisin. It’s so apparent, it made me chuckle a little.
Draw was very consistent with a slight resistance.
Trip Maduro lit evenly and burned quite well throughout the smoke. Required almost no touch-ups or re-lights.
The ash is firm and a beautiful white color which contrasts so nicely with the extremely dark wrapper.
The smoke was light and fairly airy as it floated to the ceiling.
FLAVOR -
The initial flavors were a sweet tobacco flavor with a little bit of earthiness. The earthiness picked up in the second third and that was the predominant flavor overall. The final third introduced a woody flavor intermixed with the earthiness. Definitely a full-bodied smoke, but not the powerhouse that everyone seems to think it is. I’ve generally found the Triple Maduro to be on the mid-range of full-bodied smokes.
OVERALL IMPRESSION -
The flavor profile of this smoke always appealed to me. The sweet earthiness is a taste I enjoy a lot in cigars. The beautiful presentation of the wrapper, band and construction all add to a wonderful smoking experience. Although pricey, they are a very good smoke that I treat myself to. Would definitely buy again.
TOTAL SCORE – 93
Tags: Camacho, Triple Maduro
