Garo Verde #1

The Garo Cigar Company introduced its first line, the Blue line, when founder Garo Bouldoukian began down a path that would fulfill life-long dream. Garo desired simply to create a cigar of such quality that a seasoned smoker would remark upon trying it for the first time, That's a Great cigar!. Residing in the Dominican Republic certainly expedited the long process involved in bringing a product to the market and Garo has unquestionably produced a winner. Recipient of high praise in Smoke, Smokeshop Magazine, The Robb Report, Wine & Dine Magazine and Milton encouraged the company to supplement its original line with two others, Garo Verde and Garo Maduro in 1997. All of Garo's lines are handcrafted under the watchful eyes of a fifth generation master blender in Santiago, in the Cibao Valley of the Dominican Republic. Garo later introduced a maduro line as well. For more information about the Garo Habano Cigar Company, call 1-800-995-GARO or visit their web site at www.garohabano.com.

We found Garo's Verde line to be slightly fuller bodied than their Blue line and less than the maduro line. The draw on the Churchill is nearly perfect, offering billows of smoke. Note a rustic Colorado maduro wrapper encasing this cool burning cigar. Look for a mellow smoke with a flavor profile comprised of cocoa beans, a creamy-nuttiness, and a hint of cedar. Look for a wonderful, pleasant aroma, mellow, yet packed with flavor. We found the finish lingered with rich cedar tones. Overall, a complex blend of tobacco tastes constructed very well. Try pairing this one with either a dark ale or cognac.