The origin of the Graycliff brand is unique, arising from the efforts of its owner to find a cigar that would harmonize perfectly with the Bahamanian resort’s cuisine and beverages. The original Graycliff cigars gained a devoted following, leading to the development and release of an entire constellation of premium tobacco products. One of the recent releases from the brand is the Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru, hand rolled from the resort’s own very specially grown tobaccos. A cigar of this stature needed the kind of expertise claimed by the creator of the legendary Cohiba, Avelino Lara.
The Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru derives its distinctive robust flavor from a Costa Rican wrapper surrounding a blend of Costa Rican and Dominican fillers. These are strong Graycliff Cigars, rich and complex beyond the average, perhaps the most complex ever experienced as reported by enthusiasts who have smoked a Chateau Gran Cru. Its easy draw produces creamy clouds of smoke, redolent of earth, spice, and cedar, sure to attract bystanders who otherwise avoid cigars and the people who smoke them.
The Chateau Gran Cru’s taste starts off on strong notes of spice and chocolate, eventually shading to an earthy sweetness. Allowing this cigar to rest a few minutes between puffs results in constancy of flavor. The Graycliff Chateau Gran Cru is simply a voluptuous, sensuous cigar that delights the aficionado throughout the smoking experience. Despite its robust character, it does not overwhelm the palate. However, it is best smoked alone, not as part of a rotation by the knowledgeable. The Chateau Gran Cru is decidedly a premium cigar that should be included in the humidor.
