If there’s a poster-child for consistency in the cigar industry, it’s Gispert. The original 90-rated blend is mellow, smooth, and has been around since the original Cuban cigar version pre-Revolution. But now, a new blend emerges with the Gispert name. Gispert Intenso. This handmade cigar is the first Nicaraguan addition to the Gispert brand. And it’s a dark, full-bodied one at that.
Blended by the Grupo de Maestros and A.J. Fernandez, Intenso is made with the medium to full-bodied cigar lover in mind. Each cigar that passed through our office burnt without a problem, dishing out leather, rich chocolate, and sweet spice. The blend is a simple recipe. A Connecticut broadleaf wrapper is met with Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers. But the Grupo de Maestros an AJ are some of the best in the biz, making Gispert Intenso anything but typical.
Amazing cigar, it was very strong with coffee, chocolate and pepper notes, eat a large meal before you smoke this you will be stuck in you seat.
The build and draw of these smokes are flawless. The flavor is full and stays even through the entire smoke.
One of the strongest cigars with a hint of sweetness.
This Intenso is well named + easy draw and well constructed, when the smoke get's going, it's full and strong. If that's your thing, you'll like these little dudes!
First of all, I'm not the type to leave reviews....I'm a 5 cigar per week smoker and I typically just smoke and keep my thoughts to myself, but when I enjoy or hate something too much I have to speak my mind. I'm smoking my 5th Intenso, and I've had exactly the same experience each time. The first few draws are a little too intense, a lot of black pepper and nothing else. After the fourth or fifth draw I am always pleasantly surprised by a rich creamy lasting and enjoyable flavor throughout the cigar. I apologize for my run-on sentence, but there aren't enough words to describe the experience. Intenso is a great, enjoyable, full bodied, full flavored and INTENSE experience. Not for the faint of heart and not for beginning smokers.
The Intenso is a great full flavored yet smooth cigar. The Toro is a perfect size, too, for this stick. Not too big and not too small with a great balance of spice and cream to back up the earth, coffee bean and dark cacao. Really nice job AJ!
WOW! I just ate dinner and I’m working my way through this right now and it’s STILL kicking my a**. Holy cow! I would say I’m a pretty consistent cigar smoker - at least 5 a month - and I’m still struggling with the intensity of the intenso. Don’t let that deter or distract you from how good it really is though. Maybe I haven’t had a full body in a while, but this is the real deal. I’m really enjoying it, despite the power. Great pepper, cream notes. Leaves that nice glaze over the tongue after every puff. Burns beautifully and razor sharp. If you’re up for a strong one I highly recommend it - just wasn’t expecting something this strong. Hope I can still go out tonight! Ha!
It was what I expected. A full flavored cigar which begs you to take the time and enjoy. If you're looking for a big flavor, full body cigar, try one.
Strong but very good to end the day.
They are strong but smooth and taste very good.
Surprised by this little wonder. Smooth is the first thing I noticed, but not a weak cigar, it was stout and full. Smoked perfectly, great draw, great ash, great wrapper (flavoer) and although small in this vitola, smoked as a much larger stogie. A great pleasure for a quick but full smoke.
Tried this on the recommendation of my local B&M and...WOW. What a great smoke. Thick, earthy, and probably as close to the Padron 1926 as you can get. If you are a fan of full flavor cigars that won't break the bank, this is it.