Review: Aladino Camaroon Elegante

Aladino Camaroon Elegante Review

Stallone Alagan Review: The Experience
This cigar only really lost large chunks of points for flavor complexity and enjoyability. Although the flavor itself was fine, it was just a bit too subdued for my tastes.  I don’t have any major complaints about this smoke. Construction was perfect, it’s my preferred vitola and the draw was fantastic. It at times just seemed flat and left me wanting a touch more flavor and intensity. It is worth noting I preferred the second sample in the morning over the first sample that I reviewed late night. I would certainly smoke this again, but in the morning with a nice cup of iced coffee.
Pairing Recommendations: Bullseye/Cow Tail Carmel crème candy, Iced Coffee with caramel syrup, Milk Stout, Light Lager
Stallone Alagan Review: The Brand

JRE Tobacco is a family-centered company, founded by Julio R. Eiroa and his son Justo M. Eiroa, together they manage all aspects of the cigar growing and manufacturing for your enjoyment. This is a crop to shop operation as we like to call it.

We are fully committed to providing sustained quality and satisfaction on every Aladino, Rancho Luna and Tatascan we make. This self-imposed standard covers the entire cigar manufacturing process. Our commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction is never compromised or circumvented. As the premier Corojo grower in the industry, I, Julio Eiroa, Master Cigar Blender and Tobacco grower, guarantee that all our brands will provide you the opportunity to enjoy an Authentic Corojo taste, the same as cigars from the 1960’s. Join us on this journey and be part of a history making cigar smoking experience like no other.

Stallone Alagan Review: The Elements

Wrapper: Honduras (Camaroon Seed)

Binder: Honduras Corojo

Filler: Honduras Corojo

Vitola: Lancero / Size: 7″ x 38

Factory: Fabrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran/ Country of Origin: Honduras

Stallone Alagan Review: The Body

 Cedar

Stallone Alagan Review: The Foot

Cedar, Salt

Stallone Alagan Review: The Cold Draw

Cedar, Salted Caramel

Stallone Alagan Review: First Third

Before I even light up this cigar, I notice the components via the foot. I see a nice darker shade swirling within a relatively light brown wrapper cigar. Once lit, I’m hit with a note of pure cedar. The retrohale is really interesting and is definitely the sweetest retrohale I’ve experienced. Caramel retro and mostly cedar on the palate are the takeaways from the first third.

Stallone Alagan Review: Second Third
The second third continues the cedar, but a nice little creaminess is coming through. The retrohale has abandoned the caramel and now it’s a mild red pepper. As the second third comes to a close and we head to the finale, not much has changed.
Stallone Alagan Review: Final Third
The final third continues to play the same chords as the first two; cedar, cream and a hint of spice on the retrohale. I feel like thus far, I’m waiting to get a real punch of flavor or body, but as this review comes to a close I’m left without a real awakening of the senses.

Andrew Nagle

My name is Andrew Nagle and I live in a small town in New Hampshire. I spend my days working Quality Control for an Aerospace manufacturing company. I’m an avid Boston sports fan. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, son and two dogs.

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Andrew Nagle

My name is Andrew Nagle and I live in a small town in New Hampshire. I spend my days working Quality Control for an Aerospace manufacturing company. I’m an avid Boston sports fan. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, son and three dog