I received five of these beauties in the mail from Camacho as a prize for a contest on twitter and I couldn’t wait to smoke one as its the perfect size for an after lunch smoke (I can finish it in the amount of time it takes me to drive back to work from lunch). From the moment I first fired it up, I knew this was going to be a bit different then anything I had tried before.

The Triple Maduro is made up of all Maduro leaf tobacco grown on the Camacho farm in Honduras. The coloring can be a little intimidating for those new to cigars and the flavor can be perhaps a little intimidating as well. Julio and Christian Eiroa, the father and son team behind Camacho cigars, are happy to introduce the first ever Triple Maduro cigar. This ALL MADURO is the result of almost a full years work blending five different maduro varieties. Since they started producing this line in 2007, the blend has remained secret.

From the moment I started the Triple Maduro, I noticed an intense spice that lightened a bit as I continued to smoke, giving way to some nice woody flavoring that makes this cigar pretty enjoyable. One thing to note is that the cigar, even in it’s short size (its only a 4.5″ x 50 stick) it packs a pretty powerful punch that could give even the most seasoned a good buzz.

The sticks are pretty well made, firm, they have a good draw and once lit seem to burn fairly evenly. The ash on the Triple Maduro holds its own pretty well as well. Draw on the stick wasn’t an issue, even with the smaller hole made by the CigarSpike that I used, it was a nice, even draw which is exactly what you want in a cigar.

Over all, I’m impressed with the triple Maduro. I won’t make this a daily (or perhaps even weekly) smoke, as its a little strong for me, but for a special evening, or an evening outside around a fire with a good drink, this stick could provide that little extra kick I’m looking for. I wouldn’t recommend this to someone new to cigars or the “one a month” smoker, but those who have a cigar for breakfast, lunch and dinner might appreciate the Triple Maduro on a more regular basis. Especially if you’re looking to change things up a bit.

Brand:Camacho
Line:Triple Maduro
Vitola:Robusto
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper:Honduras Maduro
Binder: Honduras Maduro
Filler: Honduras Maduro
Flavor: Full, Spicy/chocolate/earthy undertones
Strength: Full
Price: $9 – $12 a stick, around $200 a box
OverAll: (4/5)