Comments on: La Gloria Cubana Serie R

By: gio

gio — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 03:01:32 +0000

I finally smoked a LGC #4 serie R and use a technique told by a great cigar maker in DR. Squeeze gently the cigar while you rotate in you hand(very gently)up e down,then lit up and let him rest in the ashtray for two minute.you will notice a better performance.

By: Jovan

Jovan — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:16:17 +0000

I finally smoked another Serie R after 2 years. 2 years ago I smoked 2 of these and had the same burn issues that you mentioned. I was reluctant to try it again, but after some persuasion by my local b&m, I decided to give it another shot.

It wasn’t as bad as I remembered it to be, though it didn’t go out, I did have to touch it up a couple of times to even out the burn. Other than that, it’s an excellent smoke!
I think a comparable cigar would be the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligeros. Similar without the burn issues!

By: Hammerhead

Hammerhead — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:40:42 +0000

Can anyone tell me if they have EVER had a LGC which didn’t need constant relights or touch-ups???

I’ve had about 20 of these now and everyone! out-right SUCKS as far as burn!!!

I’m done with em.

By: Swheat

Swheat — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:48:31 +0000

Wanted to take a look at a riview of a cigar that I luv (#5)…the review was right on…I get the burn issues quite often, but don’t mind having to even it out now and then for just a very enjoyable smoke.

By: PunkAtHeart

PunkAtHeart — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:31:25 +0000

I just had my first cigar yesterday and it was a LGC Serie R4 and I loved it! I don’t have anything to compare it to, as to being new to this, so any similar tasting cigars that anyone could recommend would be great.

Looks like I am gonna enjoy reading this site!

By: ErnieTheBear

ErnieTheBear — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:26:39 +0000

I’m still a novice, but whenever I’m out of the country, I make sure I pick up a Cuban Upmann or two. I went to the local shop and asked for “medium to mild”. He gave me an LGC Reserva Figurada, and a Serie R #4. The Figurada was ok, but the Serie R was excellent. I thought it might be too strong for me, but it wasn’t. It was full-bodied, but never harsh. I’ve also had the #5, same result. Smoked them both down to the nub. I bought a half-rack of the #5′s, I like them so much. If I give the Upmanns a 100, I would have to give these a solid 95. I don’t know if mine were made later than the ones you other guys have smoked, but I have so far not had any of the uneven burn problems on either of them. I’ll keep an eye out for it as I dip into the rest of them, though.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:11:12 +0000

Although I generally prefer mild to medium cigars, the La Gloria Cubana Serie R is one of my absolute favorites. I have found that some have burn issues unless they sit in my humidor for a while. I try to let mine sit for at least two weeks before pulling it out and firing it up.

For a truly excellent experience, try a La Gloria Cubana Serie R Limitada – if you can find one. I had a Limitada 2005 once (they are pricey, and a friend was buying!) and I believe it is the finest cigar I have ever smoked – and that puts it at the head of a pretty distinguished class that includes a couple of Cubans.