Cabaiguan Guapo

[theorangeman]

While many here have very charged opinions and feelings toward Pete and Tatuaje, I'll just be brief in that I met Pete for the first time this evening and tried my first Cabaiguan Guapo. The cigar wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, although I can understand why many would like it. I prefer a fuller bodied smoke than this stick could offer, which is why I tend to stick with the brown labels. The first few smokes can fool you with this stick; it starts off very spicy and to my liking. However, it tends to smooth out fairly quickly into a med bodied smoke that left me wishing for more. As for Pete, again, I understand very well the controversy around him and his line of cigars, particularly on CP, but I must say that I did enjoy the conversation I had with him. I even brought up CP and talked about the issue. However, being that I was at a cigar event this evening and my main intent was to have a good time, we talked mostly about other issues. It was a very enjoyable evening and I'm about ready to spark up an LFD DL Chisel to get some kick that I was missing earlier in the night.

 

[Bsneed51]

I have talked to Pete a few times, and I don't know Al so I try to leave all of that stuff alone. With that said, I really enjoy all of the Tatuaje lines of cigars, except for the Cabaiguans. I've tried a couple of them in different sizes, and have not been terribly impressed. I think for me it has less to do with the strength, and more to do with the fact that I just did not like the taste of the wrapper. I thought it seemed a little bitter on the lips. I'll probably try another one in a few months just to see if my tastes have changed, but for now I will stick with all of his other lines.

 

[theorangeman]

I have talked to Pete a few times, and I don't know Al so I try to leave all of that stuff alone. With that said, I really enjoy all of the Tatuaje lines of cigars, except for the Cabaiguans. I've tried a couple of them in different sizes, and have not been terribly impressed. I think for me it has less to do with the strength, and more to do with the fact that I just did not like the taste of the wrapper. I thought it seemed a little bitter on the lips. I'll probably try another one in a few months just to see if my tastes have changed, but for now I will stick with all of his other lines.

Just to clarify for those who haven't tried one, the Guapo is a slightly different step in the line of Cabaiguans being that it has an Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper. If you haven't tried one, you might want to give it a go. As I mentioned above, it still isn't the smoke for me, however, I can imagine how others would like it (even those who aren't big fans of the regular line).

 

[jeht2000]

This one is on my short list to try but I'm in no hurry since I don't care for lighter cigars. Thanks for the review

 

[Fatken]

I was at Castle on Saturday and considered going to the event, but I decided against it. Hope you had a good time. Castle is a great shop with a large selection.

Ken

 

[theorangeman]

I was at Castle on Saturday and considered going to the event, but I decided against it. Hope you had a good time. Castle is a great shop with a large selection.

Ken

Ken - we keep missing each other! I was thinking of contacting you about going to the event, however, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to make it (due to work). Edwards is always having events and is much closer to where I live; perhaps we could share a smoke there in the future.

I wish the Cigar Castle was closer because you're definitely right in that it is a great shop. I actually prefer it over Edwards for a variety of reasons, except for the location.

 

[Brickhouse]

The Guapo is one of my favorite cigars right now, and the Guapo Jr. is very tasty as well

 

[Smoking Mex]

Guapos are my favorite of all of Pete's cigars. I too have spoken to him briefly he seems down to earth, unfortunately business is business and there are often some rifts amongst people. All I can say is both Al and Pete both seem to being doing well for themselves, and we are fortunate to have Al as both a member and top shelf retailer on CP. :thumbs:

 

[KeyserSoze]

.... the Guapo Jr. is very tasty as well

Ain't that the truth. Just smoked one and it is pretty damn good for a freshy. I did experience a little bitterness but that was only when it got hot. I noticed that if I take my time with this, the flavors are more noticable and complex. Definitely a great a.m. or midday smoke.

 

[fivebyfifty]

.... the Guapo Jr. is very tasty as well

Ain't that the truth. Just smoked one and it is pretty damn good for a freshy. I did experience a little bitterness but that was only when it got hot. I noticed that if I take my time with this, the flavors are more noticable and complex. Definitely a great a.m. or midday smoke.

I couldn't believe how different the Guapo and the Guapo jr were like them both allot.