Cigar: Camacho Liberty 2009

Wrapper: Habano
Size: 6 x 54 – 11/18 roll
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Strength: Full

Every year since 2002, Camacho has released a special limited release blend known as the Liberty.  The first year they made the cigar in various sizes and now solely rely on their famed 11/18 roll.  Neatly wrapped in a very thin tissue paper, packed in cedar coffins with a limited production of 40,000 cigars.  The 2005 set the bar as the best Liberty to date.   That is, until the 2009!   This is the 8^th or 9^{th ‘}09 Libertiy I have had.  When they first came out it was apparent they needed time, so now here we are six months later.

Let’s smoke one to see if it made a difference.

Appearance/ construction:

After unwrapping the cigar from the tissue paper, the wrapper is smooth with one very small vein on one side.  The wrapper had no flaws and the cap was excellent.  It is a nice light brown in color, and has an oily sheen under the light.  The aroma coming from the tobacco was an intense salty/sweet powerful cedar scent.  The 11/18 roll is firm and even and just beautifully executed by the master roller who rolles them.  Upon cutting the cap, the prelight draw was as perfect as it gets, and the tobacco yielded a spicy cedar.  It reminded me of that Christmas spice you get from dried flowers and wreaths.

First 1/3^rd

The initial light was even and it burned flawlessly.  The resting smoke was light but consistent and was very pleasant to smell.  The initial flavors were of dried flowers and a very nice cedary spice.

2^nd 1/3^rd

At the beginning of the second third the smoke turned into a sweet natural cinnamon flavor that was exquisite, and just as fast as it came three puffs later it was gone.  However, the cedary spice became more prevalent and had a beautiful finish on the palate which lasted several minutes. The ash was a beautiful grey and solid

Final 1/3^rd

The final 3^rd ended just as nicely as it started.  The draw and burn remained perfect all the way through the smoke.  The spices at this point are of sweet cedar with ginger undertones.  Although this is not a complex cigar, the flavors and consistency of it make it a very enjoyable smoke.

Final thoughts:

This Camacho has by far exceeded my expectations, and in my opinion, the best Liberty Camacho has produced.  I bought a box of them and I’m sure glad I did.  This cigar would be the perfect accompaniment to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner after and a nice aged Scotch.  Aging these sticks was a must when they first came out.  I would have given them an 88-89 then.  Now it is a solid 92.  If you can find these lingering on your local B&M shelves buy them, as you will not be disappointed.

Until next time happy smoking!

Review done by: Aaron Boyd

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