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Page 1 of 2  Three mild-bodied brands to remember!Los Angeles, February 8 – Sometimes a fiery, full-bodied cigar is not what’s called for. The calm of a mild-bodied cigar is often just right for many smokers and, after all, the mild-bodied Macanudo brand is the nation’s largest-selling premium cigar. We took some time to consider the merits of three milder brands in hopes of finding some more gems and we did: Baccarat "The Game" Havana Selection: [Honduras: available in 15 sizes] Not familiar with this brand? You should be; it has been one of the nation’s best-selling premium cigars for many years and is made by the Eiroa family in Honduras, where they also make the hot-selling and full-bodied Camacho Corojo line! It’s hard to believe that the same folks who grow the tobacco and blend Camacho can produce a mild-bodied cigar, but the Baccarat blend is not to be underestimated. It’s certainly mild, with an easy light and a light and slightly spicy aroma. Made from all Honduran-grown tobaccos, the key to Baccarat’s success is the sweetness of its taste. It’s got a little sweetness added to the cap, so you’ll start with a happy taste every time you light one up. Very well made, the Baccarats we tried burned evenly and slowly, showing off near-perfect construction and draw. The sweetness isn’t overpowering and there’s a bit more depth to the flavor in the second half. Easy to smoke and easy to like, Baccarats come in a blizzard of shapes to fit anyone’s interest. It’s also easy on the pocketbook, with retail prices ranging from just $1.95 each for the small Bonitas (4 1/2 inches by 32 ring) up to a modest $4.55 for the 8 1/2-inch by 52-ring King. The popular Rothschild (5 x 50) is priced at just $3.45 each. Two sizes are offered in a candela (green) wrapper and five are offered in maduro, but all are fun to smoke and the Baccarat is an excellent “beginner’s” cigar thanks to its straightforward approach to flavor and price. Overall grade: A: Exceptional. Casa Blanca: [Dominican Republic: available in 12 sizes] The box for this brand pictures the White House in Washington, D.C. and, of course, the brand’ name means “White House.” It was supposedly developed in the 1980s for use at the Presidential mansion, but that’s long over now. The cigars, however, are terrific and have been a favorite for smokers of mild-bodied cigars into their third decade. The size range is enormous and includes two cigars of 66 ring gauge – the 10-inch Jeroboam and five-inch Half Jeroboam – two of the largest available on the U.S. market. |
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Did you know?
“Although still available on the market in some shapes, production of the Royal Jamaica brand ceased in 2000.
