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Drazzil 04:51 PM 05-21-2009
Apparently GAR's are on sale through holts high noon. 39.99 for 12. What are they? I have heard them talked about but dont know what they are.
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dubnick 04:55 PM 05-21-2009
G.A.R. is a blend by George A Rico.

I really enjoy them. Taste kind of like a chocolate bar dipped in coffee
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Made in Dade 05:01 PM 05-21-2009
Originally Posted by dubnick:
G.A.R. is a blend by George A Rico.

I really enjoy them. Taste kind of like a chocolate bar dipped in coffee
:-)
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taltos 05:04 PM 05-21-2009
George Rico is half of the father/son team who make the Gran Habanos.
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dubnick 05:06 PM 05-21-2009
Drazzil,

PM me your addy if you'd like to give 'em a try!
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kelmac07 05:07 PM 05-21-2009
Lane..any pics of one?
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dubnick 05:09 PM 05-21-2009
May be able to get one up later
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kelmac07 05:09 PM 05-21-2009
Lane..I found one...looks mighty tasty.
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bobarian 05:11 PM 05-21-2009
Originally Posted by taltos:
George Rico is half of the father/son team who make the Gran Habanos.
George Rico is no longer affiliated with the Gran Habanos line. I think he split with his son and decided to create his own line, the G.A.R. I like the GAR better than anything Gran Habanos ever produced. :-)
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dubnick 05:12 PM 05-21-2009
I've had the Torp and Robusto... Both very tasty
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Emjaysmash 05:12 PM 05-21-2009
I had one..

Here's a review I've posted on my blog.

Size: Robusto Grande

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Filler: Honduras

Price: Box of 20: $123.99

Body: Full



Appearence/construction: The G.A.R. has a mottled brown corojo wrapper, which is elegantly box pressed and fitted with a stark-white band. On it’s own, this simple cigar actually stands out quite a bit in a crowd, or in your humidor. No noticeable veins or construction imperfections were noticed. After cutting, I noticed a good draw, only with slight resistance.

Flavors: This cigar began with a bit of spice and a slight acrid taste. Honestly, it came off to a bad start. However, three or four draws later, the acrid taste faded and was replaced by a warm spice with woody undertones. By the second third, the cigar became noticeably creamier, and took on some slight earthiness. Finally, the tranisition into the last third was seamless; the earthiness and wood flavors became very dominant here, but still remianed creamy to the end. I can say here that this cigar has a healthy dose of Vitamin N, and I began to feel it at this point. So, an hour and half and a slight buzz later, and the cigar was done.

Overall: I can say that this cigar truly held its own. The flavors that this G.A.R. exhibited and its healthy dose of Vitamin N made a cold winter evening more enjoyable. For those of you who enjoy these flavors, and like fuller cigars, I urge you to try this out
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kelmac07 05:15 PM 05-21-2009
Sounds mighty tasty...cigar intl is the only one I can find with them..and they only sell by the fiver. Not sure if I am willing to buy a fiver..is it worth it?
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dubnick 05:16 PM 05-21-2009
I'd say yes... After trying the Torp I went for a fiver of the Robusto's. I really enjoyed them. Great with coffee.
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kelmac07 05:26 PM 05-21-2009
Robustos VS Torpedo????
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taltos 05:27 PM 05-21-2009
Originally Posted by bobarian:
George Rico is no longer affiliated with the Gran Habanos line. I think he split with his son and decided to create his own line, the G.A.R. I like the GAR better than anything Gran Habanos ever produced. :-)
That is true but I thought that it might be a useful frame of reference. This was all spelled out in the email announcing the sale.:-)
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kelmac07 05:35 PM 05-21-2009
Thanks for all the info...just pulled the trigger on the high noon special...12 for $ 38.95...thanks again!!
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taltos 05:37 PM 05-21-2009
Originally Posted by kelmac07:
Sounds mighty tasty...cigar intl is the only one I can find with them..and they only sell by the fiver. Not sure if I am willing to buy a fiver..is it worth it?
You can also try Best Cigar Prices, Atlantic Cigars and Famous Smokes. All of these site addresses are posted in the stickys at the top of the page under online help.
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kelmac07 05:43 PM 05-21-2009
Thanks Paul...appreciate the assistance!!
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dubnick 06:43 PM 05-21-2009
Torpedo for sure

Originally Posted by kelmac07:
Robustos VS Torpedo????

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MajorCaptSilly 06:51 PM 05-21-2009
I just picked up the High Noon special based on what I've read here. Thanks guys!

MCS
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