I’ve found that I have been recommending this cigar fairly frequently to those looking for a starter cigar or a cigar to share with non-smokers and thought it would be worthwhile to contribute a review. I think some experienced smokers will be pleasantly surprised by this cigar as well, I still keep a few around for those times I want a different flavor profile and something a little milder.
Cigar: Gispert Churchill (Natural)
Size: 7 x 54
Filler: Blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos
Binder: Honduran
Wrapper: Connecticut seed, shade grown Ecuadorian
General Background: Rested in my humidor for about two weeks. This cigar was smoked outdoors under a live oak on a warm evening, without any sort of beverage to interfere with its flavors.
Prelight Impressions: Smooth, golden brown wrapper. Modest veins. This cigar looks huge and offers a subdued, sweet aroma. (8/10)
Construction: Great double cap. Uneventful and even burn requiring no touchups. Held about two inches of light grey ash. The draw offered only a slight resistance, perfect by my standards. (9/10)
Flavor: Mild bodied. Smooth and creamy, a peanut like flavor dominated the smoke. These flavor characteristics were constant throughout the cigar, all seven inches of it. (8/10)
Overall Impression: Very good albeit very mild. Construction is top notch with a great cap and a perfect burn. The flavor is excellent although it remains the same throughout the cigar which, at 7 inches, becomes a bit monotonous. Amazingly, this cigar only costs $2.50 making this mild and less than complex cigar a great buy. (8/10)
Score: 8.25
Cigar: Gispert Churchill (Natural)
Size: 7 x 54
Filler: Blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos
Binder: Honduran
Wrapper: Connecticut seed, shade grown Ecuadorian
General Background: Rested in my humidor for about two weeks. This cigar was smoked outdoors under a live oak on a warm evening, without any sort of beverage to interfere with its flavors.
Prelight Impressions: Smooth, golden brown wrapper. Modest veins. This cigar looks huge and offers a subdued, sweet aroma. (8/10)
Construction: Great double cap. Uneventful and even burn requiring no touchups. Held about two inches of light grey ash. The draw offered only a slight resistance, perfect by my standards. (9/10)
Flavor: Mild bodied. Smooth and creamy, a peanut like flavor dominated the smoke. These flavor characteristics were constant throughout the cigar, all seven inches of it. (8/10)
Overall Impression: Very good albeit very mild. Construction is top notch with a great cap and a perfect burn. The flavor is excellent although it remains the same throughout the cigar which, at 7 inches, becomes a bit monotonous. Amazingly, this cigar only costs $2.50 making this mild and less than complex cigar a great buy. (8/10)
Score: 8.25