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| Pinar Del Rio Habano Robusto | June, 2009 | 90
CG Rating |  | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: SenorPablo | | This is exactly the kind of cigar I would hope to find in an exercise like this. Somethin... Read More | | Pinar Del Rio Habano Robusto | June, 2009 | 89
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Eddie Naughton (BlackIrish) | | A rich, flavorful medium-full robusto. The warm spice is balanced wtih leather, wood, cre... Read More | | Pinar Del Rio Habano Robusto | June, 2009 | 83
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Peter Kozo (junglepete) | | Overall a very good smoke with some decent complexity and from what I've heard, it also comes with a... Read More | | Pinar Del Rio Habano Robusto | June, 2009 | 81
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Rich Fry (lowpro75) | | This cigar would have rated a lot higher if not for the bitterness and the tar. The first... Read More | | Pinar Del Rio Habano Robusto | June, 2009 | 90
CG Rating | | | Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Tim Podwika (podman28) | | The cigar is well-made, tasty and very enjoyable. Above all that it is a tremendous value for what y... Read More |
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| Victor Sinclair Serie 55 Red Grand Reserve Robusto |  | gitfiddl | 7/3/2009 11:24:40 PM | | Overall a nice cigar. The wrapper had a few large veins, and once or twice the burn tried to follow them. At the light, it had a very creamy. almost buttery flavor. About 3/4" in, it picked up with a nice peppery flavor that lasted pretty much throughout the cigar. Halfway through, a little leather appeared, followed by some cedar towards the very end. An enjoyable smoke. | | Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur - Epicure | | jaglove | 7/3/2009 9:32:16 PM | | VERY well constructed. Ash didn't break till the label. 2nd 3rd was excellent smooth. Very nice thin burn line. Smoke volume was good. Didnt have to nurse it. Burnt really cool all the way. Very enjoyable!!! | | Don Lino Africa Duma | | Jackal | 7/3/2009 4:54:19 PM | I was very happy with this cigar. It has a very rich earthy taste that appeals to me.
Construction was excellent, with a thick, toothy wrapper. Prelight aroma is earthy and spicy, kind of an allspice scent. It burned nice and evenly and produced a good quantity of smoke.
The flavors are spicy, although not overly complex. Bits of oak, nutmeg and toast find there way into the profile. | | AVO 80th Anniversary Belicoso |  | podman28 | 7/3/2009 4:35:18 PM | | A very good mild/medium effort from AVO. It was very well put together and smelled of the classic AVO cedar. It lit easily and had a razor sharp burn with a nice draw and plumes of aromatic smoke. The flavors started a bit slowly but did kick in about a 1/3 of the way into the cigar. Excellent flavors of cedar and spice tickled my taste buds. I enjoyed the cigar down to the nub. I am glad I have a few more to smoke at a later date. It is a must try though for anyone who enjoys this type of flavor profile. | | Cabaiguan Belicoso Finos | | mountedshriner | 7/3/2009 4:05:20 PM | | I was able to herf this fine stick thanks to my friend Podman28. IMHO, this cigar rates right at the top of several categories: Eye appeal, construction, burn and ash. I have seen very few cigars that are as exquisitely rolled as this one. The cigar was absolutely flawless. I was expecting some “Pepin punch” in this smoke but on the contrary, it was a mild, well balanced cigar. The taste was an earthy one with just a hint of spice and a few miniscule leather notes. This is a wonderful cigar and the ash was a thing of beauty as I have never seen any better. I smoked this sweetheart down to the nub and only ashed it twice before I had to put it down. The finish was very creamy,smooth and delicious. I never corrected the burn as it was true as a level throughout and it generated mounds of white puffy smoke as well. For a mild/medium quality smoke, this is the stick you have been looking for. Although a bit spendy, the quality is a ten out of ten, all day long. Since cigar reviews are so subjective, if this beauty had a little more flavor and spice I would have given it a 5. However I like my smokes w/a little more spice. Thanks again Tim, your taste is impeccable as always. | | 5 Vegas Relic |  | e6bgator | 7/3/2009 3:45:35 PM | | An enjoyable cigar. Nice shape and nice burn, once the foot burned through. Full-bodied and smooth with leather and coffee flavor. Towards the end the flavor changed to a semi-sweet earthy flavor. | | Gispert Churchill |  | Jackal | 7/3/2009 3:28:03 PM | I was very happy with this cigar, especially for what I paid for it ($3.50 as part of some deal from CI).
Construction was flawless and it had a very clean prelight aroma of sweet tobacco.
I took my time with this one and so I didn't have any issues with it getting hot or with uneven burn. The flavor was subtle but sweet. It was very mellow and pleasant.
All in all, I liked it. Not a flavor bomb, just a nice relaxing smoke to enjoy while reading. | | Tabantillas Gran Duque | | lightone | 7/3/2009 2:10:59 PM | | There ok! They burn decent,draw is good and taste was what you payed for.They have a woody smell when they burn.Overall there not bad for the money and they aren't strong and overbearing like some cheap cigars i have had.I do recommend putting a few away in the humidor,for the look.They have a white band with gold writing so your company (unless there truly cigar fanatics) will think there getting the good ones... | | Gispert Churchill |  | Bob Cordell | 7/2/2009 10:00:37 PM | | What a nice looking cigar at first...The flavor started a bit bitter and nutty, which i had hoped would mellow, but didnt. The taste did subside some but quickly became dull and boring. I really tried to find some flavors which were pleasing to this fine looking smoke but couldnt, the draw was tight as well which didnt help, I hate a stingy cigar! | | Bolivar Royal Coronas | | qman22 | 7/2/2009 7:49:56 PM | | This was an outstanding cigar. It was earthy and peppery, but extremely smooth, especially for being only 1 year old. The burn was funky, but the draw was perfect. A full bodied Cuban. Recommended! | | Illusione 88 | | mountedshriner | 7/2/2009 7:43:55 PM | | Got this from Podman. Really a great medium cigar. Great construction, great burn and just enough flavor The draw was excellent and never a hint of pepper or any bite. Just leather and coffee with a hint of spice. I took this puppy right down to the nub and almost burnt my lips. This will be a staple in my humi. Good anytime. Thanks Tim!! | | Gurkha Legend Churchill | | ljlemer | 7/2/2009 5:48:36 PM | Beautiful maduro with a nice presmell, even burn and long white ash. I detected hints of leather, bittersweet chocolate and black coffee. Too bad it wasn't sweet milk chocolate and coffee with sugar and heavy cream. I basically enjoyed this long and well-constructed smoke about as much as I like bittersweet chocolate washed down with black coffee, ie better than nothing. I'm grateful it wasn't expresso.
Sadly, I had hoped for much more from this cigar that sat in my humidor for more than two years. Obviously, a fan of dark coffee and bittersweet chocolate will have a field day with this beauty. | | Partagas Spanish Rosado San Agustin | | Jackal | 7/2/2009 3:32:23 PM | I was very happy with this cigar. It was beautiful to look at, with a smooth, slightly oily wrapper. However, maybe it is the fluorescent lights, but for a rosado, it barely seemed reddish to me, more like a typical Colorado maduro.
When I first got these sticks they had a nasty ammonia odor. A couple weeks in the humidor without cello fixed that, and they went to being slightly sweet smelling.
The cigar lit easily and smoked very straight. Flavor was very pleasant; it was slightly sweet with some spices, oak and a bit of cedar thrown in. All in all it was a nice flavor combination.
The cigar produced a lot of smoke and had a pretty even draw thought its smoking. I really liked this cigar and hope to get my hands on some more. | | Gran Habano 3 Siglos Fumas | | akira | 7/1/2009 11:34:05 PM | | This is a decent cigar. Prelight, the aroma is slightly sweet and the appearance is beautiful. The cigar is solid and has very little give when squeezed. The aroma and flavor is very earthy (a bit overly so) and leathery with a bit of spice. With the earthiness, it might go well with a nice peaty scotch. The burn is wavy and the ash is flaky. Overall, a decent smoke, but not something I'm going to revisit anytime soon. | | Cubao No. 4 | | akira | 7/1/2009 10:47:50 PM | | This was fantastic. Spicy with a leathery and woody flavor. The burn is excellent with the ash holding on strong for 1/3 of the length. Volumes of smoke with an easy draw. The stick is mottled with lighter and darker splotches. There is a fair amount of give when squeezed, but it didn't seem to affect the burn too much, maybe burned a little fast for my preference, but not too bad. The aroma is toasted wood and a little leather. As I work down to the nub, the coffee flavors developed and the spice subsided a bit. Overall, a great smoke and I'll definitely have to add a few of these to my humidor. |
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