La Gloria Cubana Serie R Serie R No. 6 (M)

The 60 ring may be too large, as the 54 ring version has all of the same attributes, while both are the best full flavored cigars I have found. The Partagas Black is almost as good, but is harder to keep lit evenly near the end spoiling the experience.

My favorite smoke.

I saw this cigar in a West Village (NYC) cigar shop. It had the plume indicating a well stored and aged cigar. The wrapper appeared dark and oily with few veins. The smoke was medium bodied and mellow with tastes of nuts. A decent cigar if you prefer mild cigars but way overpriced.

This is my first "sixty" sized cigar. When I was in my local B&M and saw these beautiful Dark Black Maduro I knew I was going to get it. (I'm a sucker for dark cigars, the darker the leaf the sweeter the smoke LoL) So when I saw this Black Beauty In the corner (the only Series R Cigar this B&M had) in a box with brothers covered in plume, I looked through the box to find the best one and WOW. One of the best Cigars I've had, I'll be getting a box soon for sure.

I took this baby out and at first thought about how I would cut/punch it but I rarely punch cigars and with this large shape I quickly ruled it out. So to the trusty Xikar, now this cutter isn't made for a 60 ring but does the job beautifully. There is no way I could use it to cut one in half but all I did was press it hard against the opening of the cutter and it took off the perfect amount of the cap leaving a small rounded edge. Now the pre-light draw tasted different from what I have had before but good so it got me excited so I quickly went to light it. Used my torch as I always do taking almost two min to roast the large foot took two puffs and did a quick purge as to the long exposure to the torch (a ritual I always do with the start of a cigar which makes it very smooth)

This cigar had a NICE and good draw almost effortless but still not loose at all, perfectly firm to the touch. This cigar draws easily so it needs to be babied. (why would I rush this cigar anyway) Huge plumes of smoke very cool never got hot until I was at the nub and it burned my fingers. IMHO I would consider this if not the best Maduro, the best Maduro I have had. I have had others from the R series but I would have to say this one is the best. (A Toro bias statement)

This cigar is packed with flavor but did not even give me a single rumble in my empty stomach at the time. It holds a good inch of white with Grey zebra striped ash. I would say almost perfect draw easy but not too easy and lasted me over a hour and a half, a good two hours. I would say it is a medium to full cigar. This particular cigar was kept at my local B&M who keeps his humidor at 70/70 as he has many cigars that are high priced and do not move very quickly so this particular cigar had at least 2-3 months age in there and I smoked it the next day. I can only imagine it getting better with age. I'm not the best with naming specific flavors but I bet someone with a more defined palate would be able to describe perfectly. I felt like I was Smoking a bouquet of flavors that changed several times and were always pleasant. The best advice I can give you is at least try one.

This big and thick maduro has a coarse, toothy, and oily wrapper. I think it's too big for its own good as the burn is uneven and the draw is loose, giving the impression of an underfilled cigar. The taste, however, is pretty good; plenty of charred earthy, spicy flavors and some dark cherry as well. Decent, but I wish it would smoke better.

Very good maduro - medium body, but smooth, not after taste, good all the way down.

This is a man's cigar. Not for those who are more interested in the aesthetic qualities of a cigar as opposed to where this cigar will take you. It is not for those who are in a hurry, or are used to sex, not love making. The Serie R is a jealous mistress and she will require time, attention, and work. But, when you slow down and take time to get to know this beauty, you will wonder why you would have a cigar any other way. Pair this cigar with a high quality Whiskey, Scotch, or Nut Brown Ale and you'll see your pleasure increased.

I enjoy the fuller bodied lines, GH Corojo, JDN Antono, etc. I have tried most of the Serie R line and find most decent but not great. This one is no exception. Beautiful to look at, solid smoke, good construction, straight forward, nothing fancy. I think most of the reviews are based more on the appearance rather than the experience. But each to their own. Enjoyable but if you like a real full bodied smoke dont waste the humi room on these. Try a couple before you invest in a box based on these reviews.

I believe this is one of the best Maduro's on the market. I always keep a box or two around so I can enjoy some Mount Gay Sugar Cane Brandy and a SR6, just an absolute great combo to close out the day.

Great maduro. Powerful smooth taste, with great construction. Also very long lasting, and great to the last puff.

I have smoked the majority of the LG line and this was the worse one. Hot box and poor construction. The majority of all LGs are constructed very well. Maybe next time will be better.

This is by far my favorite maduro cigar! I like everything about this stick from it's ring size to rich flavor - and everything in between! This cigar and a Sam Adams Octoberfest equals HEAVEN!

I like the Serie R 4 and 5s, but the 6 was a bit less interesting, possibly because of the size and burn time of nearly an hour and a half. It was medium+ in body with a smpicy maduro start. Leathery, oaky and cocoa flavors dominated the rest, and built in intensity in the second half. It had a definite dose of N and was strong and smooth to the finish. A very good cigar, I just prefer the 4s and 5s.

I always give this stogie a very good review. A very earthy, barnyard tobacco taste. Draw is almost always perfect with lot of smoke, remove your smoke detector when smoking these. I don't understand the previous review....an 8 for flavor and a 7 for construction should be a pretty good experience.....if it was too big before you decided to smoke it, you should have had a corona size! The wrapper was kinda nice but they gave it a 1 for appearance? Does not make sense.

my friend gave it to me as a gift, i think i had mentioned to him that he should try La Gloria Cubana cigars before, but i didnt mean the R series, or Phallice series, as i prefer to call them. Just in appearance, they are a gaudy monstrosity. Unfortunately i think this is the trend these days, giant smoke stacks. Whatever happened to subtlety and the elegance of a an understated corona or 50 guage robusto?
anyhow, im not gonna lie, the wrapper was kind of nice. I expected the cigar to be overwhelmingly strong and bitter, but it was actually sweet and toothy and medium in body. Lighting it was a bitch. Draw was too tight as well considering the ring guage. Takes too long to smoke. And makes you look like an idiot while your at it.
Don't smoke this cigar!
This cigar is in dire need of a fitness regimen, 6 x 50, no more. Then and only then would i buy another one

I smoked the number 4 this weekend while playing a round of golf and I have to say I have a new favourite cigar! I went out today and bought a couple number 6's...These things have great rich cocoa flavor without being too overpowering. This cigar can best be appreciated by an aficionado, but it's not too strong for a beginner either.

At least once a week I enjoy an hour and a half of peace and pleasure with this lovely stick.

started a little spicy, but mellowed down to a medium to full-bodied smoke. looked and smelled awesome. some burn issues, but theyre expected with something so large. nothing too bad though, they were easily fixed. through the middle and final third of the cigar flavors of spice, wood, nuts, and overall earthiness came up. great example of a maduro. i'll probably pick up a few but they'll be either the 4 or 5. this 6 or the 7 seem more of a novelty to me.

The looks of this cigar were intimidating, and it lived up to it's appearance. Stout, is the best word, I couldn't finish this bad boy, got light headed about 3/4 down. Good flavor, great smoke and burn, but packed a punch. A serious cigar to say the least, smoke this one slow if you are a newbie.

LIT ONE UP AFTER APPX. 5 MOS. IN THE HUMI AND RIGHT OFF THE BAT, THIS WAS SMOOOOTH! NO HARSHNESS OR BITTERNESS. BURN WAS A BIT AWFUL AS IT SOMETIMES IS. NOT VERY CONSISTANT IN THAT ASPECT. SORT OF A DIRTY SPICE FLAVOR. I LOVE EM, AND I DO REVIEW THESE EVERY YEAR OR SO!

I really enjoy this smoke! If it didn't take over an hour and a half to get through one, I'd definitely put the flame to at least one per week. Probably one of the most attractive maduros on the market. Rich, full flavor, (albeit not particularly complex), and without any bitterness or harshness. The construction is impressive for a cigar of this size as well. I agree with the last reviewer in that if the price was just a dollar less, this would be the industry’s best buy.

I'm not sure if cigars get more oily than this one. I'd call it a full-bodied cigar, but not the least bit offensive and no throat burn. If the price on these came down a buck, they'd be the best buy on the market for sure.

Nice big cigar with a very straightforward flavor. Tons of smoke, but some serious burn issues with several corrections needed. Possibly a bit overpriced, as it burned relatively fast. Not as overpowering as other fuller bodied cigars like the Hoya de Nicaragua Celebracion.

Big and bold. One of my all time favorites. Definitely not a smoke for the novice as it can be overpowering. Has the strong spicy start typical of LGCs and then mellows into silky cocoa. As others have stated, this cigar tends to have burn problems.

Excellent cigar! Full flavor without any harshness. Probably not for a beginner, but definately worth trying.

Excellent appearance and aroma. Medium to fully body. Great taste, chocolate and spice. However, burn was problematic. Had to touch up repeatedly. Otherwise a great experience.

This cigar is a powerhouse. I bought three of these last summer and smoked one immediately. It burned terribly and I was pretty dissappointed. I left the other two in my humidor and was pleasantly surprised how great it was when I had one on New Years Eve. This cigar is big, powerful, full of smoke, and has that classic La Gloria flavor that is one of a kind. I smoked it after a big dinner and enjoyed it with a pint of Guinness. I truely felt like a king. Not an everyday smoke, but perfect with a little rest in the old humidor and just what the doctor ordered for a special occasion.

strong, smooth, delicious, these smokes tighten the throat all the way to the gut ---- I love them

This cigar has a very inviting appearance, but will kick your butt if you are not a seasoned cigar smoker. Unfortunately I am not a seasoned smoker...and yes it kicked my butt. The flavor was very inconsistent, it burned great until about the halfway point. I think a smaller gauge with the natural wrapper would be more appropriate for me.

these other reviewers must have tried a much different cigar than the one i bought. the appearance was great but the draw was super tight and the taste was awful

I typically went only with the #4 or #5, but decided to buy a box of these #6 when the price at the LCS was right. I love this cigar....nice ring gauge, lights well and smokes easily with big plumes of smoke. Flavors are what I expect from LGC, ranging from some cocoa and coffee to just a nice leafy tobacco taste. Smoke to the nub....if you have time.

These are big, beautiful, well made powerhouse smokes. Save plenty of time to enjoy the spices and aromatic flavors this one delivers.

This cigar had a plethora of flavors and was very smooth. Really there was no harshness at all and this is a sizable smoke. it was consistent in flavor thoughout. The only complaint I have is that it burned very unevenly, but that would not keep me from buying a box.

I heard nothing but great stuff so I bought a box to my dissapointment. The entire box burned terrible. Even though the flavor was great the terrible burn left me with a sour taste in my mouth. I will never purchase another to expensive to have them burn up one side

It was a chore sucking this down, but I wasn't going to put down a cigar rated this highly.

Good cigar, just lasted a little longer than I can stay focused. Nice flavor and burn. Somewhat of a cocoa flavor, lots of smoke. Ring gauge is a little larger than I prefer.

Just finished one of these that I let sit in the humi for almost a year and it was superb. Aging mellowed this beauty out very nicely. Burn was nice an even and the ash held together solidly. Lots of great tasting smoke here. Aging seemed to have eased some of the stronger peppery flavors that I noticed when I had one when I first got them. Top notch and highly recommended.

When these cigars first came out I was in awe of look, draw, and flavor. This had uneven burn, an unraveling wrapper, and the draw was almost too effortless for me. Still a beautiful smoke but for some reason doesnt seem to hold up in my humidor as all of my others do. Somewhat disappointed this time around.

These cigars are fat, strong and filled with flavor. I have only two left from the box.

This cigar was great. HUGE, but great. Your jaws may even get tired...but it is well worth it. The Series R is a superb line of cigars. This behemouth was not as full-bodied as some of the smaller Serie R offerings, but it definitely packs a punch. As another reviewer offered, it did burn a bit unevenly...but that is the only complaint. I have found that some of these are a bit young, so a little (8+ months) of aging does wonders for it.

This cigar is probably one of the best values I have found. The only complaint I have is I fought an uneven burn the whole time; but I think that was my fault(kind of like trying to light a baseball bat in your mouth; with the big ring gauge). Great flavor, great construction(oily texture), supurb value!!!

Big cigar on flavor. Smooth! Very even burn for a cigar with a 60 ring size. My humidor that I dedicate to maduros is no at capacity because of these. Lets see what a little aging can do.

Beautiful construction. Nice, firm cigar with an easy draw to it. Medium to full bodied flavor perfectly compliments the ring gauge to this cigar.

What a nice smoking cigar with flavor to make you return for more ! Strong, yet smooth, nice coloring, and good construction. I enjoyed and recommend this cigar !

LGC SERIE R are one of my favorites. I prefer the maduros. Great draw, full taste, big ring lots of smoke. You cannot go wrong!

This cigar is a must for anyone looking for a cigar that is med-full in body w\ a smooth taste. Great draw from this large girth cigar with a ring that sometimes can burn a little uneven - does not affect the taste. Anytime I run out of this cigar I always rush to get in another order

This one treated me alright once I got around the intimidation factor. A solid appearance and excellent construction, with plenty of bloom, made me really enjoy this cigar. The draw was a little loose for my taste, but it didn't hinder its mild to medium flavor. Will buy a box soonest.