The ultra secret new El Triunfador Lanceros (7 1/2 x 38) are out! Below is taken from New Havana Cigars:
Well, good secrets are hard to keep. When word about this small batch release by Pete Johnson hit – the wait was on for this new blend to start shipping. Available in very small quantities – this lancero was created to establish the El Triunfador name from it’s Cuban past. Another old Cuban brand name brought to life again. The papeleta design was taken from the original cuban artwork.
According to Pete, this blend is for the lancero only. If El Triunfador is turned into an entire brand – the blend and packaging will change for the other sizes. Just released in Sept. 2008 – this vitola is available at only a few vendors and will continue to be made “in small quantities here and there”.
With a naturally dark, Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and all Nicaraguan filler – this cigar offers a taste profile that is sure to be a hit.
Update- Empire Cigars received five boxes and they blew out of there. Our buddy Hal said there were only 650 boxes made. If anyone is counting that is 16 boxes LESS than the upcoming Halloween “Frank” release! And can anyone remember who rolls the lanceros for Pete? That’s right! Don Pepin himself!
I was able to snag a few myself, and from what I’ve heard from some of the other guys the flavor is awesome, although some have had construction issues. I found it hard to believe that the man described as the best roller in the world by Carlito Fuente would roll a ton of bad lanceros, so I’m guessing these bad boys are wet. So folks, if you ARE lucky enough to get some, put them away for a little bit to dry out. :)
I managed to get 3 of these myself
Working for a local tobacconist, I was able to acquire one of these fine specimens. They’re pretty good. I am not a huge fan of lanceros, but being the Tatuaje fanatic that I am, I decided I had to try El Triunfador. After lighting it up, it smoked on the medium-full bodied side, with those toasty, earthy, coffee bean flavors. It definitely had the complexity I was looking for. Maintaining some of the same flavors, the sweet broadleaf flavors emerged. It sort of calmed down a bit, smoking more like a medium bodied cigar. Is it worth $9? I leave that to rest of the cigar smoking world to decide.