Cigar reviews, OGT Cigar Society
OGT Cigar Society Custom CLE Cigar
Nov
Christian Eiroa and CLE Cigars are known for the authentic Corojo leaf grown in Honduras. The Eiroa family were responsible for the original Camacho Corojo before the brand was bought out by Davidoff. After the non-compete term was up, Christian founded his own company under the name CLE, which stands for his initials: Christian Louis Erioa. Under the CLE umbrella is also Eiroa cigars and Asylum. It is an honor to have a custom cigar made from his Honduran factory just for the OGT Cigar Society. The project started earlier this year, and is finally completed. But the execution is unlike any other thus far.
Back in June all the members of the society were sent our summer ‘fuma’ box. Inside everyone got six tasting fumas – basically six different tasting tobaccos, a flavor wheel, notes, two CLE cigars, and a QR code to vote on their favorites. Once all the votes were in, the master sheet was sent off to Christian. Based on the top voted tobaccos he built a blend around it. In essence, an exclusive CLE cigar was blended by the input of all the members. Finally, that cigar is a reality, and it is being sent to te Society next week! But what is it?
Based on the feedback, he created a 5.5×44 Corona wrapped in a Corojo leaf. The Corojo was fuma #5. While all six fumas had an interesting flavor, I see why this was the popular one. The Erioa family is known for that varietal, and it shows even in the individual fuma. The binder is fuma #6, a Habano, I believe also grown in Honduras. And finally the filler is mixed, predominantly Corojo. The result is a sweet, earthy, cedar, toasted nut whirlwind. While many of the CLE cigars play in that sweeter, cedar side, this cigar is not as delicate on the palate. That toasted nut, maybe like roasted almond, note comes forward. A pleasant amount of cream follows to the last third. I love the fact it is in a traditional Corona size, which helps translate the richness of the tobacco. This one is a home run.
As stated before, this custom cigar is being sent to all the members next week! If you are not a member and you want to try this fantastic CLE exclusive. Sign up here. Try it out and get your hands on this ultra limited cigar blended by master blender Christian Eiroa.
