This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by Camshaft83 (Cam).
The Cigar: Iconic Leaf Cigar Co. Recluse OTG Toro
The Hype: The RECLUSE OTG cigar is comprised of the absolute finest of everything. From the seed that is sown, to the blend of the tobacco leaves that make up this masterpiece, to the painstaking fermentation. Under the watchful eye of the maestro, J.R. Dominguez in the Leyendas Cubanas factory, each cigar goes through a Club Med for cigars, if you will. Each leaf is hand selected from only the finest tobacco leaves of the harvest. From the Flavorful and smooth Brazilian Maduro wrapper and select binder, to the specifically selected Dominican leaf variations in the filler, these cigars are what we believe to be the finest in the world. Each and every leaf in the RECLUSE OTG goes through EIGHT fermentation cycles. Why? Because J.R. will not settle for mediocrity. Every RECLUSE OTG is rolled in the old Cuban tradition of tubing which is taking each filler leaf and rolling it into a tube instead of folding it. Once all the filler leaves are each individually rolled into a tube shape, they are brought together and surrounded with the binder. This is time consuming but creates an effortless draw and an unparalleled smoking experience. We then box press each cigar to compress the leaf and reduce air space. This spot lights the flavors of the blend and creates a slower burn while delivering an exceptional draw. The RECLUSE OTG line is offered in ten box pressed sizes.
The Reviewers:
1. mojo66 (Sebastien)
2. ninfiction (Brian)
3. BigTA Thomas)
4. Otter (Jay)
5. Headfirst (Gary)
Due Date: May 25, 2015
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Thanks again to Cam for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'