G.A.R. Cigars

Where does the unique name of G.A.R. originate?
G.A.R. cigars are named after George A. Rico. The name is something of a pun, though, because many cigar aficionados refer to any cigar as a “gar” for short.
What is the story behind G.A.R. cigars?
It is quite a remarkable story. Don Guillermo Rico is known to be a patient man. He is a third generation tobacco maker known for his attention to detail. Going all the way back to the 1920s, his family was highly respected for the dark tobacco they produced. Don Guillermo grew up rolling cigars at home. In 1995 he moved to the United States and began working as a cabinet maker making cigar boxes. When he saw the boom in the cigar market occur afterwards, he founded his own cigar company.

His 29 year old son, George A. Rico, worked with him for 9 years, and then founded his own cigar company. Don Guillermo is proud of his son, and full supportive of his new organization, G.A.R. cigars.

What is the flavor of these cigars?
G.A.R. cigars begin with hints of spice and a taste of pepper, but it is not too much. After a bit, the cigar mellows and becomes a very nice, creamy smoke. It carries with it hints of sweetness and spice throughout. As you progress along the way, you also notice a mild, tasty flavor. This is a very complex smoke whose careful blend makes for a very comfortable and enjoyable cigar.

Specifically, the smoke is creamy and earth. There is also the definitive taste of well-rounded aged oak and the noticeable taste of sweet cedar flavor. All of the flavors come alive in the last third, making the finish on a G.A.R. cigar a true cigar moment in time.

What is the Construction and Draw like?
G.A.R. cigars are very well made. You never have to retouch or relight one. Many reviewers comment that it has a near perfect burn, making the draw absolutely fantastic as you puff away. You get a nice firm ash as well, but it never holds for more than ¾ inches. Some reviewers note that it takes about an hour to smoke one of these cigars and still have as much as two inches remaining.

What is the tobacco like in these cigars?

G.A.R.
This is a medium to full-bodied cigar with a full flavor. It is carefully hand-crafted with Ecuadorian Corojo wrappers and a mix of vintage Nicaraguan long-fillers. It gives a rich smoke with distinct tastes of roasted coffee and a creamy core of tasty tobacco flavors.

G.A.R. Lux
This is a full bodied Nicaraguan and Dominican cigar. It is has the bold flavors of Nicaraguan tobacco and the full flavor of Dominican ligero. It is contained within a Cameroon binder and an oily Nicaraguan wrapper.

G.A.R. Vanguard
This is a medium to full-bodied G.A.R. cigar with a full flavored Nicaraguan Puro. It is wrapped in a beautiful vintage Nicaraguan wrapper grown in the Jalapa valley. It has a distinctively sweet, tangy flavor with dark chocolate tones.