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[KStevenson]

La Gloria Cubana Wavell Maduro
5" x 50 ring
Wrapper: Ecuador  Binder: Nicaragua  Filler: DR & Nicaragua

This cigar was part of a pair that were given to me last year.  Nicely box pressed and almost black in color, the cigar felt solid and looked good.

In general I prefer natural wrappers to maduro, so I wasn't looking to get my socks knocked off.  Even so, I was immediately impressed with how well the "sweet tobacco" flavor went with my oatmeal stout.  The two flavors complemented each other so well, that they practically merged.  I definitely recommend this combination.

In a word, the cigar was consistent.  The burn was impeccible, the ash was solid, and the flavor didn't get harsh at the end.  I'd heard that LGC had a reputation for excellent construction.  Now I know that the reputation is deserved.  I burned my fingers on this one, which is unusual for me.  I'm now looking forward to torching the other one!

--KTS--

[CD]

I was gifted one of these & smoked it a couple of weeks ago.

I concur – great cigar.  I like maduro but sometimes I think the wrappers overpower the rest of the tobacco.  No sense putting a dark wrapper on a stick that was not blended for the strong maduro flavors.

My impression of the LGC wavell was that it is a well balanced, rich cigar. It was meant to be a maduro.

[ormdh]

Ditto the feelings of CD and KStevenson.

[Texcigar]

I tell you this is a good cigar but I miss the LGC that was made in Miami...when production went to the DR the spicy taste went with it.

[KStevenson]

I think that some LGC are still made in Miami.  They are mostly for local distribution though.

[Bob]

Clinton:  Your take on the LGC is
right on IMHO.

Bob

[DarrenR]

I agree fully nice little cigar!
On the subject of LGC has anyone else heard rumors that they may be fazzed out in a year or 2 by the new ownership? Just ask'n my source seems to think they may be.