{"id":73927,"date":"2025-05-21T14:08:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/?p=73927"},"modified":"2025-08-21T22:53:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:53:49","slug":"review-villiger-1888-nicaragua-gordo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/en\/review-villiger-1888-nicaragua-gordo\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Review Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo \/ The new <em>Gordo<\/em> from the line <em>Villiger 1888 Nicaragua<\/em> rightly bears its nickname: \u201eThe Mighty\u201c. With a proud ring gauge of 60 and a length of 152 mm, it is not only a visual statement, but also offers a balanced journey through the world of flavours - albeit not without a few challenges. I tested three examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Before we go any further:<\/strong> Get exclusive cigar stories, insider tips and background knowledge - for subscribers only. No advertising. Just pure enjoyment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/insider\/\">Now <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free of charge<\/span><\/strong> Become a cigar.zone INSIDER<\/a>. ONLY IN GERMAN LANGUAGE.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#ein-machtiger-auftritt\">A powerful appearance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tradition-trifft-moderne-und-einen-amerikanischen-twist\">Tradition meets modernity - and an American twist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#erste-halfte-ausgewogenheit-mit-klarer-linie\">First half: balance with a clear line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#zweite-halfte-holz-susse-erde-die-seele-der-gordo\">Second half: Wood, sweetness, earth - the soul of the Gordo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#letztes-drittel-nuancenreiche-finalrunde\">Last third: Nuanced final round<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#l\">Is there room for improvement with the wrapper? Or the binder?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fazit-eine-zigarre-mit-charakter-und-charme\">Conclusion: A cigar with character and charm<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#technische-daten-im-uberblick\">Technical data at a glance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ressourcen-zum-thema\">Resources on the topic and buying cigars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-das-konnte-dich-auch-interessieren\">This might also interest you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyvisual_vill1888_nic_gordo_ch.jpg\" alt=\"Gordo (6x60), also affectionately known as \u201ethe mighty one\u201c.\" class=\"wp-image-73184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyvisual_vill1888_nic_gordo_ch.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyvisual_vill1888_nic_gordo_ch-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyvisual_vill1888_nic_gordo_ch-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyvisual_vill1888_nic_gordo_ch-624x624.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschreibung-des-bildes\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>Gordo (6\u00d760), also affectionately known as \u201ethe mighty one\u201c.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ein-machtiger-auftritt\">A powerful appearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\">The Gordo feels full and good in the hand. The glossy Ecuador wrapper shimmers dark brown and promises depth. When you take your first puff, you immediately realise that this cigar does not want to impress with its volume, but with its inner strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vitola: Gordo (152 mm, ring gauge 60). Review Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo\" class=\"wp-image-73922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-2-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschreibung-des-bildes\" style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>I have tested three of them and am already very excited!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tradition-trifft-moderne-und-einen-amerikanischen-twist\">Tradition meets modernity - and an American twist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The special thing about this cigar is the Viso from Pennsylvania - a rather rare choice that gives the blend additional flavour and depth. Combined with medium-bodied tobaccos from Nicaragua, the result is a harmonious but not boring smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Price: 12,00 EUR \/ piece \/\/ CHF 15,00 \/ piece. A lot of cigar for the money.\" class=\"wp-image-73923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-3-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-3-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschreibung-des-bildes\" style=\"font-size:1em\">Price: 12,00 EUR \/ piece \/\/ CHF 15,00 \/ piece. A lot of cigar for the money.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"erste-halfte-ausgewogenheit-mit-klarer-linie\">First half: balance with a clear line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first half of the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo review is surprisingly linear - in the best sense of the word. Nothing imposes itself, everything remains in harmony: a light sweetness, a hint of leather, gentle spice. No wild corners, no loud start - rather a leisurely immersion into the pleasure of smoking. This is the signature of a blender who favours balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-4.jpg\" alt=\"The special thing about this cigar is the Viso from Pennsylvania - a rather rare choice that gives the blend additional flavour and depth. Review Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo\" class=\"wp-image-73924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-4-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschreibung-des-bildes\" style=\"font-size:1em\">The special thing about this cigar is the Viso from Pennsylvania - a rather rare choice that gives the blend additional flavour and depth.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zweite-halfte-holz-susse-erde-die-seele-der-gordo\">Second half: Wood, sweetness, earth - the soul of the Gordo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue with the review Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo. The Gordo picks up noticeably in the second third. The flavours are now more pronounced: woody notes appear, accompanied by a pleasant sweetness that is slightly reminiscent of honey. However, the earthy component is the strongest - it gives the cigar character and depth. It is as if it is now opening up after the leisurely start, almost like a conversation between old friends that only gains depth over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Towards the end, things get exciting: the flavours vary and subtle bitter notes reminiscent of dark chocolate are added.\" class=\"wp-image-73925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-5-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Review-Villiger-1888-Nicaragua-Gordo-5-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschreibung-des-bildes\" style=\"font-size:1em\">Towards the end, things get exciting: the flavours vary and subtle bitter notes reminiscent of dark chocolate are added.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"letztes-drittel-nuancenreiche-finalrunde\">Last third: Nuanced final round<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Things get exciting towards the end: the flavours vary, adding subtle bitter notes reminiscent of dark chocolate. At the same time, the sweetness remains present - almost caramel-like - and gives the finish a rounded aftertaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"l\">Is there room for improvement with the wrapper? Or the binder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As pleasing as the aromatic development was, the fire acceptance was not always optimal. I had to make several corrections with the flame, as a wave burn formed - on all three examples. Although this didn't interfere with the enjoyment, you have to be careful that the wave burn doesn't last too long and the flavour could suffer as a result. I can't say whether this is due to the wrapper or binder. It was not due to the filler, as the burn cone was perfectly centred and testifies to rolling quality of the highest order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fazit-eine-zigarre-mit-charakter-und-charme\">Conclusion: A cigar with character and charm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo<\/em> is not a cigar for the hectic pace of everyday life. It requires time, attention and a little patience when correcting. In return, it rewards the aficionado with a wonderfully fine development of flavour. A medium-bodied beauty that is a pleasure to smoke despite its minor flaws - and has the potential to become a new classic in the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technische-daten-im-uberblick\">Technical data at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vitola<\/strong>Gordo (152 mm, ring gauge 60)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cover sheet<\/strong>Ecuador<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrapper<\/strong>Nicaragua<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insert<\/strong>Nicaragua, USA (Pennsylvania)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strength<\/strong>: 3 from 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>12.00 EUR \/ piece \/\/ CHF 15.00 \/ piece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-ist-deine-meinung-zu-diesem-beitrag-hinterlasse-uns-einen-kurzen-kommentar-ohne-registrierung-im-anschluss-an-diesen-beitrag\">Have you already tried the Gordo? What was your impression of the draw and flavours? Let me know in the comments below! 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