In 2014, The Cigar Authority announced the winner of our Cigar of the Year award. That cigar was the B.G. Meyer Standard Issue, a blend by Rob Weiss (whom you may know as the producer of TV shows such as Ballers and Entourage). After winning Cigar of the Year, he released a few more additions to the brand, the B.G. Meyer Slackers and today’s topic of discussion, the B.G. Meyer Gigantes.
What am I smoking?
Cigar Review: B.G. Meyer Gigantes 52
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Agro Industrias LAEPE, S.A.
Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Length: 4″
Ring Gauge: 52
Vitola: Short Robusto
Strength: Medium Full
Packaging & Design
The B.G. Meyer Gigantes 52 arrive to us in worn looking boxes of 20 cigars. These boxes look like old painted crates, giving it a bold and vintage style. On the lid is a metal insignia of the brands logo, and printed on the front side is the designation of size.
As for the bands, I love them. They are die cut, black on black with gold lettering. This is a color scheme that looks fantastic against the dark wrapper that is draped around the cigar. The foot band stands out as well, featuring the “Gigantes” script logo in gold.<
First Impressions
Despite it’s small stature, the B.G. Meyer Gigantes 52 looks and feels bigger than it is. It has a hefty feel, and the toothy wrapper adds a premium feel as well. The cigar is well constructed, not showing any signs of soft spots. The lack of veins and seams are also pleasing to the eye. The blades of my cutter sliced clean through the thick wrapper and offered up flavors of hay and earth on the cold draw.
The Smoke
Billows and billows of smoke. This thing cranks it out right away. Flavors are immediately apparent, showing off notes of leather and dry coffee, backed by a nice punch of pepper through the nose.
Into the halfway point, flavors of cocoa and earth begin to pick up as the peppery notes begin to slightly fade. I’m enjoying the transition at this point, as it adds a nice bit of complexity to the smoke. I’d also like to mention this is a slow burner, clocking in at right around the 30 minute mark into the second third.
Finishing up on the B.G. Meyer Gigantes, I began to pick up on a natural sweetness coming from the tobacco. I think this is due to the age that was put on these leaves prior to blending. The binder and fillers are both treated to a nice six-year-long nap before being rolled into this hand made cigar. Notes of wood, brittle toffee and espresso are playing a big role towards the end, balancing out the smoke in a pleasing way.
Final Thoughts
After smoking this size, I need to check out the other ones in the line. I enjoyed this one from start to finish, so I’d like to see what changes from vitola to vitola. Overall, this was a great smoke that was bold yet easy-going on the palate. It kept me interested with solid and noticeable transitions throughout the smoking experience. This was one very unique cigar.<
Score Breakdown
-Appearance: 18
-Flavor: 18
-Balance: 19
-Burn: 18
-Construction: 18
Rating: 91
Price: $10.39 / $184.99 (Box of 20)
B.G. Meyer Gigantes 52
B.G. Meyer Gigantes 52 Burn
B.G. Meyer Gigantes 52 Finish
