Stogie Reviews: Camacho Triple Maduro Figurado
Monday, June 11th, 2007Camacho is known for its full flavored smokes. So when the Honduran-based company announced that it was introducing the industry’s first triple maduro cigar, smokers everywhere braced for the power-packed smoke which is just starting to hit select cigar stores.
Made in Camacho’s factory in the Jamastran Valley of Honduras (just outside of Danli) the blend combines five different types of maduro tobacco – but Camacho is keeping tight-lipped about the details of the leaves that make up the blend, except to say that the wrapper and filler are grown on Camacho’s farms in Jamastran.
Measuring in at six inches with a 54 ring gauge, the Figurado is an imposing smoke with its dual silver and black bands, both of which frame the toothy, jet-black maduro wrapper. There are a few small veins, but even those tend to get lost in the darkness.
Yet despite its intimidating looks and secretive origins, the power of this cigar isn’t fully realized until you light up and take a few puffs. Once that happened, we discovered a knock-you-on-your-ass strength that even well-seasoned smokers rarely come across. Dark, rich, and earthy, the cigar starts out with a bang – and an intense tobacco buzz that some will find too intense.
Were it to continue that strong and full-bodied, we might not have made it to the end of this pyramid-shaped bomb. But fortunately, a little less than an inch into the smoke, it gained a softer, more complex edge as the overpowering earth flavors mellowed, revealing notes of black coffee and a sweet edge that usually defines maduro smokes.
The draw is on the loose side – occasionally becoming too loose – but the overall construction is quite good. The rough, gray ash holds surprisingly well (despite continuously looking as if it were about to fall off) and the burn was even to the end.
With about a third of the cigar left, its mellowness departs and again we are left with the same strong tobacco and earth flavor that welcomed us to the first ever “triple maduro” cigar.
Ultimately, we doubt the Camacho Triple Maduro will ever be a daily smoke for most people – even for the most committed “maddy” smokers. Still, it’s a fun ride, and one we suggest stogie smokers give a try. (That is except for cigar beginners, in whose hands the Triple Maduro would be a cruel joke.)
For some, once will be enough, as the maduro flavor is too overpowering; for others, this will be a new smoke to mix into a regular rotation.
All things considered, the innovative, full-bodied, intense Camacho Triple Maduro Figurado is just a bit too rich to earn a rating higher than three and 1/2 out of five stogies.
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Very cool to get this review up before most B&Ms get the cigar in. Where did you pick them up?
Seems like many in the cigar blogosphere are highly anticipating these sticks. Thanks for the most definitive, honest review to date.
This review is based on four Triple Maduros that our local Camacho representative was nice enough to hand deliver.
my local shop in kalamazoo just got these in. various sizes, i bought the toro based sized, probably has a name but i dont remember. i love all the camacho cigars and full bodied smokes like padilla and tatuaje or anything by pepin garcia. this one is a flavor bomb, very spicy and peppery at first, mellows out a bit then it beefs up again, a few issues with keeping it burning but its amazing it burns at all being an all maduro. some aromas in the middle of it even reminded me of a black and mild cigar, lots of maple and vanilla scents. like the review above its not an everyday smoke but it is a very full bodied powerhouse of a maduro. i love the cao mx2 (maduro times 2) and this is way over the top compared to that one. i do like it and i will buy it again when im in the mood for something like that. also you need to reserve some time for this one, as with most maduro you cant hit this one alot, you have to let it rest or it will burn to hot and go out or affect the draw so it took me almost 2 hours for this size smoke. camacho has really stepped up their product lately and this one breaks new ground. the packaging and labeling is a work of art in it self.
just tried the new camacho triple maduro today
I like’ em alot but they are about 9 or 12 bucks yep I would way rather have a LG (Litto Gomez) Lots of SMOOTH flavor for the jing.
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Our local B&M just hosted a Camacho Triple Maduro event. They are not cheap at 4 bucks a pop! I had to try one though, I wish I would have spent the money on 2 0r 3 other of my favorites. I do not know what you guys smoke, but this is no power house cigar. It is a mild bodied smoke with little maduro going for it. The only cigar buzz I recieved was a reminder to never spend this much on a Camacho again. What a waste…
Sorry meat to say 14 bucks a pop!
I agree with Robert – got one of these at Georgetown Tobacco in DC this past weekend. Shopkeeper seemed high on them when I told him I’m a Punch Double Maduro guy. Smoked it last night as my first smoke of the night and was very disappointed – maybe I got a bad one, but it was bitter and the taste just didn’t do it for me.
[...] With all these construction issues, the taste is really difficult to pay close attention to. Here’s what I could pick up: heavy notes of rich, sweet maduro flavors that reminded me more of the Camacho Triple Maduro than the Partagas Black. For me, a little bit of this taste goes a long way. I found myself getting bored of the cigar’s unchanging flavor, particularly since the slow-burning smoke takes over two hours to complete. [...]
i agree, i tried 2 of them last week from a small shop in new jersey. nothing to write home about. CAO amazon blows it out of the water , in my opinion.
I’m a little surprised at some of these reviews-”too strong-no, mild, same taste -no, changing taste” “takes over 2 hours to complete”-Is that a BAD thing?
As for me,I found the Triple to be very flavorful and different.It was well made and burned very well. I’m buying a box.
I love the triple maduro, simalar to the gloria cubana series R but much smoother. I also like the MX2 but this one his bolder and has more flavor that the CAO. Downsize is the price, they are about 13 dollars where I am and I dont want to spend that much on a cigar on a regular basis.
Camacho Triple Maduro Figurado Review @ StogieGuys.com
Camacho is known for its full flavored smokes. So when the Honduran-based company announced that it was introducing the industry’s first triple maduro cigar, smokers everywhere braced for the power-packed smoke which is just starting to hit select ci…
I think the Triple Maduro is better than their Coyolar Puro cigars, which I find too flimsy.
I smoked a 60 ring Triple Maduro and the petter flavor, is nicotine. It is like chewing strong, day-old tobacco leaves and the taste isn’t for everyone.
If you don’t want your kid to smoke, give him one of these. He won’t touch tobacco again for years
This is the best cigar on the planet. Brazilian maduro wrappers have way more flavor than Connecticut (CAO Mx2). I agree with one guy who thought CAO Brazilia Amazons were close, but the CTM’s are still better. La Glorias aren’t even in the same ballpark. I only like maduros and I only like stong flavored cigars. If you’re like me, these are what you’ll treat yourself to. They are pricey. Partagas Black’s are close too, but they lack the construction quality, complexity, and changing flavor characteristics. They are a lower priced alternative. I have smoked at least 30 Triple Maduros. They are EXTRAORDINARY!
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Now this is a CIGAR!!! I can’t believe all the slams on it, maybe they are just rookie smokers. It has an amazing punch to it and was hard to finish it. I smoked it driving home from work and by the time my commute ended, 60 miles, I was almost seeing crossed eyed. Wouldn’t it be something to be pulled over for driving under the influence of a cigar? Well, if that is your desire, try this one on the road! Love it and it WILL be in my rotation as it is one of the best maduros out there.
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