Comments on: Stogie Reviews: Camacho Connecticut Monarca

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:10:34 +0000

I've kept this cigar in my humidor since it's release. There has been rumor that Camacho did not have good quality control when releasing this cigar. Based on my experience this line has actually changes for the better over time. I would agree on some of the low reviews when I would get a "bad" stick in 2009 when they were released. However, each stick I light now, probably since Spring of this year, is very consistent–with the 4 out of 5 rating. Although I can't speak to someone's personal tastes, this line is worth another go if you haven't tried one, or did and it's been a while.

By: vincent

vincent — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:37:56 +0000

Really great to see other tobaccos besides Dominican paired with Connecticut wrappers. Interesting smoke. This was more earthy and mossy than the Nicaraguan Connecticuts like Oliva White.

By: derek

derek — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:57:28 +0000

I smoked half of one of these and threw it out. You nailed it though when you said hints of saw dust. Why would someone enjoy the taste of sawdust??

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[...] The more I smoke the Camacho Connecticut Churchill, the more I like it. Great flavor, smooth, nicely constructed—and weighing in at only $6. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more satisfying medium- to full-strength cigar at such a reasonable price. Light one up, grab a drink, switch on the TV, and enjoy the game. (Here’s a review of the robusto-sized Monarca). [...]

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[...] most complementary cigars run in the mild- to medium-bodied range and lack much sweetness. Try the Camacho Connecticut, Isla de Cuba Classic, or the Cuban Crafters Cubano Claro on for size. I trust you’ll be [...]

By: OlivaSerieV

OlivaSerieV — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:30:34 +0000

Nice review.

These are some mighty tasty Connecticut wrapped cigars. The figurado shape is definitely my favorite or the line. Creamy, toasty billowing clouds of smoke. Give me one of these over a Davidoff any day of the week both my palette and my wallet love this cigar.

By: No Dog rockets

No Dog rockets — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:59:16 +0000

I have had a few and prefer them over the Oliva Connecticut.
I think Camacho has a winner:)

By: ROTHNH

ROTHNH — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:37:37 +0000

I'll have to try this one. So far, the H. Upmann Signature Monarca is the best of this genre but getting harder to find.

By: dmjones

dmjones — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:32:12 +0000

While not being a big fan of most other Camachos on the market, I was thoroughly impressed by this milder offering from them. It is on the mild side and yet still is very flavorful and the price point is truly surprising for Camacho.

I would rank it in the top 3 mild smokes on the market along with the Oliva Connecticut and Nub Connecticut (all of which tend to be on the mild-to-medium side of mild). All 3 of these cigars offer wonderful flavors in a mild smoke for a price that is a fraction of what you would pay for something like a Davidoff or AVO.