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Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series Connoisseur
Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Byron (Beegerply)

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Welcome to another Member sponsored Geek Critique generously sponsored by our member Adwinistrator (Ryan). This was done as a blind review so there were no pre-concieved notions about what anyone was smoking. The cigar provided for this round is the http://www.cigargeeks.com/cigardb/default.asp?action=showcig&cigar_id=10173">Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series Connoisseur. The Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series was first introduced in 1990. Its flavorful richness soon garnered attention throughout the world of cigar smokers. This maker is known for nearly obsessive aging of the leaves, often up to seven years before they reach hands of expert torcedors. The cigars are then box aged for several more years before being shipped. Each box comes with a box date. These are flawlessly constructed cigars – a truly memorable smoke.

Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series Connoisseur

Brand:: Paul Garmirian
Name:: Gourmet Series Connoisseur
Length:: 6
Ring Gauge:: 50
Country of Origin:: Dominican Republic
Filler:: Dominican Republic
Binder:: Dominican Republic
Indonesia
Wrapper:: Connecticut Shade
Ecuador
Color:: Rosado
Strength:: Medium
Shape:: Toro
Average Member Rating:: (1 Review(s))

This cigar was enjoyed with Water

Pre-Light: 10 Points of 10 Possible

This was a very nice looking cigar, with a rich brown wrapper. It was somewhat oily with very few veins. It was firm with no soft spots. I could not detect much of an aroma along the barrel nor the foot.

Lighting and Burn: 10 Points of 15 Possible

The cigar toasted up nicely. it had a salt and pepper ash that was smooth. It did require a couple of touch ups as it keep shoveling. The smoke volume was adequate, as the draw was a bit restricted for me.

Construction: 23 Points of 30 Possible

I overall construction of this cigar was very nice looking. the cap looked to be well applied, and the wrapper was seamless. The draw was a bit restricted for me, but bearable. However during the smoking of this cigar the wrapper split twice causing some problems.

Flavor and Aroma: 38 Points of 45 Possible

This cigar had a really good rich earthiness to it that I enjoy that included woody notes, a slight pepper that I picked up on the first third. some coffee and a bit of leather. The cigar did have some issue with the construction with the wrapper splitting.

Summary

I want to thank Ryan for giving me the chance to smoke this cigar. Just wish it would not have had the problems it did. Overall I enjoyed it and would look forward to smoking again. I'm not sure if its box worthy for me but a five pack would work.