Camacho Coyolar | Cigar Review

By Cigar Reviews by the Katman on January 6, 2014

Wrapper: Honduran
Filler: Honduran
Binder: Honduran
Size: 4.5 x 50 “Rothschild”
Body: Full
Price: $2.60 by the box at Holts Cigars Closeout Price

I wasn’t going to write a review as I need to open windows and this arctic weather is not conducive to that, but I am from California where the men are strong and sturdy and the gay population of Palm Springs is huge!

It is currently -51°. I took the dog out and she was a trooper. She peed and pooped. But she ran from one place to the other like those old Keystone Cop films where everything was sped up. Once done, she ran to the house like her ass was on fire. I have to admit that I’ve never felt cold like this. It’s not snowing. Or raining. The sun is out. And it’s like the friggin Arctic Circle.

And, oh yeah…damn Packers. Sigh.

Note: I apologize for the quality of the photos. These cigars were most definitely very oily in appearance but I use a very inexpensive camera, not a phone camera, for my photos. And if there is no sun coming through the dining room window; where my work station is, well…then my photos don’t reflect what I see in person. I am sorry for that but a good camera is just not on our priority list right now. I pray for sunny days. Cheers!

Camacho is in the throes of a big make over since Davidoff took reign of the controls. As a result, you cannot find these closeout cigars at many stores. So Holts bought up most of the remaining supply from Camacho and are selling them at rock bottom pricing.

The cigar was released in 2005 and was very popular. Coyolar, as an aside, is the name of the farm in Honduras.

The cigar is extremely dark in color…like the darkest Kona coffee beans. But if you take a good look at my photo of two sticks, side by side; there is a remarkable difference between the two in color. The cigar is solid as a rock with barely visible seams and very few veins. The cap is expertly crafted. A nice oily sheen adorns the wrapper and it feels very toothy.

I read some reviews of this cigar and most reviewers say it ain’t got it no more. Let us explore that. BTW- I’ve had these cigars in my humidor for 2-3 months.

I clip the cap and find aromas of spice, cocoa, strong grass, wood, and leather.

Time to light it up…I choose the darker of the two.

The first puffs are spicy from black pepper. The draw is excellent. And there is a nice woodsy flavor. Right from the start, the char line needs immediate correction.

A sweetness shows itself. And then some mild milk chocolate.

Every damn store, school, office building, government office, and fast food joint is closed. I saw pictures from the news this morning and Milwaukee looks like one of those movies where the Martians have taken over and the only people walking the street are the living dead.

The cigar is a slow burner. But is flavorful and pleasant. The strength is a tick higher than medium only 1” into the cigar. Creaminess appears. So far, this is very typical of a Nicaraguan puro. And yet, it is not.

There is a fruity element. Raisins. That was easy. Coffee shows up next. This rounds out the flavor profile nicely. And as I type this, there is a slightly salty nutty presence.

The spice has turned into red pepper as my tongue tingles and balls itch.

The burn line continues to be wavy. The cigar appears to have a triple cap. And is a little ragged. But does not let loose of stray tobacco.

I near the second half. A cigar this short need not be done in thirds. The cigar is brimming with flavor. In order: Creaminess, cocoa, coffee, nuts, spice, raisin, wood, and a rich earthiness. So far, this is just another typical $5 stick. A believe the Coyolar went for around $6-$7 a stick, in this size, in days gone by. Getting them from Holts at this price is a killer deal.

There are 5 sizes: 4.5 x 50 (Perfecto), 4.5 x 50 (Rothschild), 6 x 50 (Toro), 6 x 54 (Figurado) & 6 x 60 (Titan). And a box of 25 ranges from $59.95-$79.95. Click on the name “Holts” to visit the page.

The char line is a bit wavy, still, but needs no correction. Also, even the cold has not damaged the wrapper; which is odd as it seems to have fucked with all of my cigars. Sturdy cigar.

Flavors are the same as I hit the halfway point. The only change is a little bit of complexity and balance has enjoined the flavor profile.

The strength is static at medium/full. No sign of it getting bolder. No nicotine can be detected.

Clearly, once the cigars from Holts are gone, they’re gone, baby, gone. Other online stores; small ones, still carry some but their prices are nothing like Holts. For old time’s sake, I’d score a box. You’re getting a premium cigar for the price of a crappy bundle.

The woodsy element grows stronger near the end…almost allowing a fire cured flavor. This is a nice surprise. The last third, (I know what I said) is the sweet spot. That subtle flavor profile at the halfway point has given way to extremely bold flavors. Again, no changes to the flavors I delineated, but very strong and eventful. The char line is damn near spot on. The cigar never reaches true full body. And not a lick of nicotine was found.

I recommend this cigar highly for two reasons. You get a flavor bomb profile. And the price. My only caveat is that this is an Old School blend that takes a few months to mature in your humidor. If you rush things, well…SOL for you.