Graycliff Double Espresso

JCizzle · 2011 06

Had one today, what do you guys think of it?

I found it to be pretty smooth for the most part. A bit of coffee taste but not as much as I expected. Definitely felt it in the gut, as far as strength goes...

phobicsquirrel · 2011 06

I will pick them up while on a deal otherwise I pass. I like them, though not as good as their rep.

lilwing88 · 2011 06

I've had two and they both sucked. Burn and draw issues and not much going on in the flavor dept.

JCizzle · 2011 06

lilwing88:
I've had two and they both sucked. Burn and draw issues and not much going on in the flavor dept.

Maybe it wasn't just me then, I figured I didn't light it right, but it had some pretty serious burn problems. Ditto on the flavor. I kept waiting to pick more stuff out but....just had that slight coffee taste throughout.

dennisking · 2011 06

I had one gifted to me, loved it.

SmokySuit · 2011 06

I love that cigar, in the top 3 for me!

JCizzle · 2011 07

I have more, will try again.

Theedge · 2011 07

Still one of my favorite cigars, you do have to let them rest a few months.

Krieg · 2011 07

Well...to put it mildly...Only graycliff I've had that didn't suck

SmokySuit · 2011 07

JCizzle:
I have more, will try again.

No I think what you should do put then in a box and mail them to me!

Russ55 · 2011 07

I've smoked quite a few Graycliffs, and at least a mazos worth of the Double Espresso. Maybe more. Like most of their line, the fresher your palate, the better. The flavors tend to be very delicate. With the DE, I get a lot of the complexity through the nose. It's a really smooth cigar, so I don't notice the strength right away, or sometimes at all. The predominant flavor I get is a mixture of espresso and chocolate. The aroma is amazing. I like them quite a bit, but I've had my share of plugs and off tasting sticks. I've said this before, and I really like Graycliff, but they are just not that consistent.

j0z3r · 2011 07

Theedge:
Still one of my favorite cigars, you do have to let them rest a few months.

Preferably 12-18 in my experience for them to really shine.

docbp87 · 2011 07

I think it is a good cigar that is grossly overpriced, seemingly based only on brand name, and not quality of product delivered.

JCizzle · 2011 07

SmokySuit:
JCizzle:
I have more, will try again.
No I think what you should do put then in a box and mail them to me!

PM to you! lol

bearb · 2011 07

j0z3r:
Theedge:
Still one of my favorite cigars, you do have to let them rest a few months.
Preferably 12-18 in my experience for them to really shine.

////the 12-18 month rest...is this in reference to the DE?? or to any & all graycliffs??

j0z3r · 2011 07

bearb:
j0z3r:
Theedge:
Still one of my favorite cigars, you do have to let them rest a few months.
Preferably 12-18 in my experience for them to really shine.
////the 12-18 month rest...is this in reference to the DE?? or to any & all graycliffs??

To the DE specifically, but also in general to all Graycliffs, at least the Bahamas blends, as they do tend to improve with some time...I don't think any amount of age would help the 1666 become anything more than decent.

SmokySuit · 2011 08

JCizzle:
SmokySuit:
JCizzle:
I have more, will try again.
No I think what you should do put then in a box and mail them to me!
PM to you! lol

PM returned!

bearb · 2011 08

j0z3r:
bearb:
j0z3r:
Theedge:
Still one of my favorite cigars, you do have to let them rest a few months.
Preferably 12-18 in my experience for them to really shine.
////the 12-18 month rest...is this in reference to the DE?? or to any & all graycliffs??
To the DE specifically, but also in general to all Graycliffs, at least the Bahamas blends, as they do tend to improve with some time...I don't think any amount of age would help the 1666 become anything more than decent.

///thanks, as I got a smaller 20 graycliff sampler in November, wanted to know how long to rest them b4 indulging! thanks

JCizzle · 2011 08

SmokySuit:
JCizzle:
SmokySuit:
JCizzle:
I have more, will try again.
No I think what you should do put then in a box and mail them to me!
PM to you! lol
PM returned!

aaaaaand returned again. The ol' "review thread turned trade." lol

fuentejps · 2011 08

I enjoy this stick. rest does smooth them.

Graycliff Double Espresso

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