G.A.R. Cigars

nique name of G.A.R. is based upon the owner ofthe flavors come alive in the last third, making the
G.A.R. cigars, George A. Rico. Not only is this a namefinish on a G.A.R. cigar a true cigar moment in time.
based on his initials, but it is something of a play onWhat is the Construction and Draw like?
words as well, being the nickname (gar) that manyG.A.R. cigars are very well made. You never have to
aficionados give to all cigars in general.retouch or relight one. Many reviewers comment that
The story behind G.A.R. cigars is a remarkable story.it has a near perfect burn, making the draw
Don Guillermo Rico has always been known to be aabsolutely fantastic as you puff away. You get a nice
very patient man. Being a third generation tobaccofirm ash as well, but it never holds for more than
maker, his family’s accomplishments go all the¾ inches. Some reviewers note that it takes
way back to the 1920s, where they become highlyabout an hour to smoke one of these cigars and still
respected for the high quality, dark tobacco theyhave as much as two inches remaining.
produced. Don Guillermo himself is a highly respectedWhat is the tobacco like in these cigars?
man for his attention to detail and his commitment toG.A.R.
excellence. He grew up rolling cigars at home, and inThis is a medium to full-bodied cigar with a full flavor.
1995, he moved to the United States, where heIt is carefully hand-crafted with Ecuadorian Corojo
began working as a cabinet maker making cigarwrappers and a mix of vintage Nicaraguan long-fillers.
boxes. When the boom in the cigar market occurredIt gives a rich smoke with distinct tastes of roasted
afterwards, Don Guillermo Rico founded his own cigarcoffee and a creamy core of tasty tobacco flavors.
company.G.A.R. Lux
George A. Rico, his 29 year old son, worked with hisThis is a full bodied Nicaraguan and Dominican cigar. It
father for 9 years. After that, he decided to foundis has the bold flavors of Nicaraguan tobacco and the
his own cigar company, G.A.R. Cigars. While manyfull flavor of Dominican ligero. It is contained within a
expected this to produce a rivalry, quite the oppositeCameroon binder and an oily Nicaraguan wrapper.
proved to be the case. Don Guillermo has beenG.A.R. Vanguard
nothing but proud of his son ever since, going evenThis is a medium to full-bodied G.A.R. cigar with a full
so far as to promote his son’s new company.flavored Nicaraguan Puro. It is wrapped in a beautiful
In terms of flavor, G.A.R. cigars are already makingvintage Nicaraguan wrapper grown in the Jalapa
their mark as a unique and formidable blend of spicevalley. It has a distinctively sweet, tangy flavor with
and a taste of pepper. The great thing about themdark chocolate tones.
is, the taste is enough but never too much. This cigarG.A.R. Cigars Have Emerged as a New and Truly Fine
quickly mellows into a very nice, creamy smoke. ItCigar-ARTICLE MARKETER
conveys with it hints of sweetness and spiceThe unique name of G.A.R. is based upon the owner
throughout. As you progress toward the last third,of G.A.R. cigars, George A. Rico. Not only is this a
there is also a very mild, toasty flavor as well thatname based on his initials, but it is something of a
adds to the complexity of this expertly blended cigar.play on words as well, being the nickname (gar) that
You can also expect a notable taste of Earth, and amany aficionados give to all cigars in general.
definitive taste of well-rounded, aged oak and sweetThe story behind G.A.R. cigars is a remarkable story.
cedar flavor. All of these flavors come together andDon Guillermo Rico has always been known to be a
come alive in the last third, making the finish on avery patient man. Being a third generation tobacco
G.A.R. cigar a true cigar moment in time.maker, his family’s accomplishments go all the
G.A.R. cigars are extremely well made. Most reviewsway back to the 1920s, where they become highly
say they have a near-perfect burn, which makes therespected for the high quality, dark tobacco they
draw absolutely fantastic as you puff away. There isproduced.
a nice firm ash as well, but it never holds for moreDon Guillermo himself is a highly respected man for
than ¾ inches. Some people have reported ithis attention to detail and his commitment to
takes up to an hour to smoke one of these cigarsexcellence. He grew up rolling cigars at home, and in
and still have as much as two inches remaining.1995, he moved to the United States, where he
There are currently three lines of G.A.R. cigars.began working as a cabinet maker making cigar
G.A.R.boxes. When the boom in the cigar market occurred
This medium-to-full-bodied cigar is carefully hand-madeafterwards, Don Guillermo Rico founded his own cigar
with Ecuadorian Corojo wrappers and a mix ofcompany.
vintage Nicaraguan long-fillers. It provides a richGeorge A. Rico, his 29 year old son, worked with his
smoke that has distinct tastes of roasted coffee andfather for 9 years. After that, he decided to found
a creamy core of tasty tobacco flavors.his own cigar company, G.A.R. Cigars. While many
G.A.R. Luxexpected this to produce a rivalry, quite the opposite
This is a full-bodied Nicaraguan and Dominican cigarproved to be the case. Don Guillermo has been
gives you all the bold flavors of Nicaraguan tobacconothing but proud of his son ever since, going even
and the full flavor of Dominican ligero. It is kept withinso far as to promote his son’s new company.
a Cameroon binder and an oily Nicaraguan wrapper.In terms of flavor, G.A.R. cigars are already making
G.A.R. Vanguardtheir mark as a unique and formidable blend of spice
This medium-to-full-bodied G.A.R. cigar has a fulland a taste of pepper. The great thing about them
flavored Nicaraguan Puro. It also has a beautiful,is, the taste is enough but never too much. This cigar
vintage Nicaraguan wrapper grown in the Jalapaquickly mellows into a very nice, creamy smoke.
valley. Its distinctively sweet, tangy flavor carriesIt conveys with it hints of sweetness and spice
with it rich, dark chocolate tones.throughout. As you progress toward the last third,
G.A.R. Cigars-BLOGthere is also a very mild, toasty flavor as well that
Where does the unique name of G.A.R. originate?adds to the complexity of this expertly blended cigar.
G.A.R. cigars are named after George A. Rico. TheYou can also expect a notable taste of Earth, and a
name is something of a pun, though, because manydefinitive taste of well-rounded, aged oak and sweet
cigar aficionados refer to any cigar as acedar flavor. All of these flavors come together and
“gar” for short.come alive in the last third, making the finish on a
What is the story behind G.A.R. cigars?G.A.R. cigar a true cigar moment in time.
It is quite a remarkable story. Don Guillermo Rico isG.A.R. cigars are extremely well made. Most reviews
known to be a patient man. He is a third generationsay they have a near-perfect burn, which makes the
tobacco maker known for his attention to detail.draw absolutely fantastic as you puff away. There is
Going all the way back to the 1920s, his family wasa nice firm ash as well, but it never holds for more
highly respected for the dark tobacco they produced.than ¾ inches. Some people have reported it
Don Guillermo grew up rolling cigars at home. In 1995takes up to an hour to smoke one of these cigars
he moved to the United States and began workingand still have as much as two inches remaining.
as a cabinet maker making cigar boxes. When heThere are currently three lines of G.A.R. cigars.
saw the boom in the cigar market occur afterwards,G.A.R.
he founded his own cigar company.This medium-to-full-bodied cigar is carefully hand-made
His 29 year old son, George A. Rico, worked with himwith Ecuadorian Corojo wrappers and a mix of
for 9 years, and then founded his own cigarvintage Nicaraguan long-fillers. It provides a rich
company. Don Guillermo is proud of his son, and fullsmoke that has distinct tastes of roasted coffee and
supportive of his new organization, G.A.R. cigars.a creamy core of tasty tobacco flavors.
What is the flavor of these cigars?G.A.R. Lux
G.A.R. cigars begin with hints of spice and a taste ofThis is a full-bodied Nicaraguan and Dominican cigar
pepper, but it is not too much. After a bit, the cigargives you all the bold flavors of Nicaraguan tobacco
mellows and becomes a very nice, creamy smoke. Itand the full flavor of Dominican ligero. It is kept within
carries with it hints of sweetness and spicea Cameroon binder and an oily Nicaraguan wrapper.
throughout. As you progress along the way, you alsoG.A.R. Vanguard
notice a mild, tasty flavor. This is a very complexThis medium-to-full-bodied G.A.R. cigar has a full
smoke whose careful blend makes for a veryflavored Nicaraguan Puro. It also has a beautiful,
comfortable and enjoyable cigar.vintage Nicaraguan wrapper grown in the Jalapa
Specifically, the smoke is creamy and earth. There isvalley. Its distinctively sweet, tangy flavor carries
also the definitive taste of well-rounded aged oakwith it rich, dark chocolate tones.
and the noticeable taste of sweet cedar flavor. All of