La Gloria Cubana Inmenso (POL ENE 11)

[dangolf18]

Not exactly a Churchill, but hope this counts.

I have for review a LGC Inmenso, a 2010 sublime-sized LCDH release. Only 5,000 boxes are made annually and a box of 10 will set you back between $175 and $200. This is only the second one I have smoked. The first one I had was back at La Bodeguita del Medio in Prague in 2011 and I have to say I found it rather flat and mild. Let’s see how this one compares.

This cigar has a decent looking oily dark-colorado shade wrapper. Not the prettiest looking cigar, but I often find that how a cigar looks has little to do with how it’s going to taste. First few cold draws are very promising–very rich tobacco taste and hints of cedar, barnyard, and coffee.

1/3. Razor-sharp burn. Very toothy and delicious smoke so far. Very complex smoke already and very rich. You can tell that this is a LGC cigar, but it also reminds me of the H.Upmann Royal Robusto. At the end of the first third, I’m picking up some floral and citrus notes. Well-balanced.

2/3. This cigar is really starting to come into its own. Pungent, rich tobacco taste. Medium-bodied at this point. Really enjoying the interplay of floral/citrus notes and the cream and leather. So far I’m figuring this is definitely a 90+ point cigar.

3/3. No harshness in the last third. Citrus undertones are giving way to rich leather, cocoa, and cream. Lot of barnyard as well, not something I automatically think of when I smoke a LGC.

Final thoughts: Brilliant smoke. Tons better than my previous experience a couples years ago with this cigar. With three years of age, this cigar is definitely worthy of a spot in my humidor. Now to only find a few more boxes…

Score: 93 points.

[Bartolomeo]

I love these

[rodrigodeanda]

Thanks for sharing man! Haven't try those but now looking forward to. Cheers!!

[bradbrennan]

Another one I'll have to try, thanks for the review!

[jvel79]

Another one I'll have to try, thanks for the review!

You will definitely not be disappointed. Have had a couple of then from a box I got earlier this year. Delicious!

[topdiesel]

Great review. I really enjoy these myself. The only difference is that I liked them when they were young as well.

[Optic101]

Heard a few times that they are a bit flat.

Good to see they are coming around.

Nice review, thanks.

[trader1974]

I too need to try these. Great review!