Nosotros robusto

Don Fernando · 08-23-2010, 01:50 PM

A few years ago Dion Giolito made an impressive entry into the cigar business with the launch of his brand Illusione that got great ratings and became an instant success. Now he teamed up with another young cigar maker Jonathan Drew and together they created the Nosotros, a name that translates to 'us'. The cigar, with a Nicaraguan filler, Habano binder and a Corojo 99 wrapper comes in 8 different vitolas, Corona, Corona Larga, Robusto, Robusto Larga, Toro, “660”, Torpedo, & Churchill. I got my hands on a few robustos on a groupbuy on my dutch forum.

This 5x50 robusto has a silky and oily Corojo 99 wrapper. The band is simple but nice and mentions the names 'Dion' and 'Drew' on the side. The construction feels good. The cigar has a firm barnyard smell. The predraw is good and has a taste of raisin and some mild spiciness.

I taste a full earth flavor with some coffee and herbs. After an inch I also taste some wood and some chocolate spread in the aftertaste.

Halfway the chocolate spread is gone, the herbal flavor gets stronger with some earth flavors on the background. The wood has disappeared. After ⅔ I taste some chocolate again while the herbal flavor becomes less strong. Near the nub the herbs grow stronger again.

The smoke time of this cigar is about 75 minutes. I got a good amount of thick white smoke. The light colored ash is very firm. At certain times the burn got crooked but it corrected itself. The cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. I got no flame when I purged the cigar.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked this cigar. Dion (with some help from Drew) did it again.

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 7 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

elderboy02 · 08-23-2010, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the review. I love the Corona size for the 40 minute ride to work.

Mr B · 08-23-2010, 02:15 PM

Very nice review. I have been trying to get my hands on some of these.

Thanks Ferdie.

GolfNut · 08-23-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Very nice review. I have been trying to get my hands on some of these.

Thanks Ferdie.

Maybe this can help: http://www.newhavanacigars.com/Nosot...s_com_s/84.htm

kelmac07 · 08-23-2010, 03:33 PM

Another fine review Ferdie. I have enjoyed the few that I have tried.

MedicCook · 08-23-2010, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the review Ferdie. I tried one when the B&M first got them in. I was not impressed especially for the price.

BTcigars · 08-23-2010, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the review!

08-23-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

A few years ago Dion Giolito made an impressive entry into the cigar business with the launch of his brand Illusione that got great ratings and became an instant success. Now he teamed up with another young cigar maker Jonathan Drew and together they created the Nosotros, a name that translates to 'us'. The cigar, with a Nicaraguan filler, Habano binder and a Corojo 99 wrapper comes in 8 different vitolas, Corona, Corona Larga, Robusto, Robusto Larga, Toro, “660”, Torpedo, & Churchill. I got my hands on a few robustos on a groupbuy on my dutch forum.

This 5x50 robusto has a silky and oily Corojo 99 wrapper. The band is simple but nice and mentions the names 'Dion' and 'Drew' on the side. The construction feels good. The cigar has a firm barnyard smell. The predraw is good and has a taste of raisin and some mild spiciness.

I taste a full earth flavor with some coffee and herbs. After an inch I also taste some wood and some chocolate spread in the aftertaste.

Halfway the chocolate spread is gone, the herbal flavor gets stronger with some earth flavors on the background. The wood has disappeared. After ⅔ I taste some chocolate again while the herbal flavor becomes less strong. Near the nub the herbs grow stronger again.

The smoke time of this cigar is about 75 minutes. I got a good amount of thick white smoke. The light colored ash is very firm. At certain times the burn got crooked but it corrected itself. The cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. I got no flame when I purged the cigar.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked this cigar. Dion (with some help from Drew) did it again.

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 7 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

I will see J Drew on Labor day weekend and try to grt some for myself. A great review, hope they tasre as good as they look

joetownhound · 08-24-2010, 02:24 AM

As always Ferdinand great review. Had a chance to try these when they was at my B&M but didn't

. Can't wait until they are back in.

68TriShield · 08-28-2010, 08:15 AM

Mike and I each had a Toro 6x60 last night.
Unlike Ferd,they were both a waste of 12 bucks.
tough to light
crappy burn
only a occasional good amount of smoke
purging it looked like a rocket engine

Would we buy this cigar again? Hell no.

I expected more from Dion and Drew.

longknocker · 08-28-2010, 08:25 AM

Thanks For The Review, Ferdie!

Based On The Comments By Dave & Ryan, Though, I Think I'll Stay With The Illusione Line.

68TriShield · 08-28-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Thanks For The Review, Ferdie!

Based On The Comments By Dave & Ryan, Though, I Think I'll Stay With The Illusione Line.

Yep.Smoking a ~88~ now and it's great.Everything I look for in a cigar.

Don Fernando · 08-28-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Thanks For The Review, Ferdie!

Based On The Comments By Dave & Ryan, Though, I Think I'll Stay With The Illusione Line.

or just stay away from the 660's. Now I haven't smoked the Nosotros 660, but all other 660's I smoked (LFD/DPG black) were terrible compared to the smaller sizes.

Chingas · 08-28-2010, 08:45 AM

Great Review Ferdie. Thank you.

08-28-2010, 10:51 AM

This cigar was not good IMO. I've smoked each vitola hoping it would get better. They really fumbled this one bad.

08-23-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Nosotros robusto A few years ago Dion Giolito made an impressive entry into the cigar business with the launch of his brand Illusione that got great ratings and became an instant success. Now he teamed up with another young cigar maker Jonathan Drew and together they created the Nosotros, a name that translates to 'us'. The cigar, with a Nicaraguan filler, Habano binder and a Corojo 99 wrapper comes in 8 different vitolas, Corona, Corona Larga, Robusto, Robusto Larga, Toro, “660”, Torpedo, & Churchill. I got my hands on a few robustos on a groupbuy on my dutch forum. This 5x50 robusto has a silky and oily Corojo 99 wrapper. The band is simple but nice and mentions the names 'Dion' and 'Drew' on the side. The construction feels good. The cigar has a firm barnyard smell. The predraw is good and has a taste of raisin and some mild spiciness. I taste a full earth flavor with some coffee and herbs. After an inch I also taste some wood and some chocolate spread in the aftertaste. Halfway the chocolate spread is gone, the herbal flavor gets stronger with some earth flavors on the background. The wood has disappeared. After ⅔ I taste some chocolate again while the herbal flavor becomes less strong. Near the nub the herbs grow stronger again. The smoke time of this cigar is about 75 minutes. I got a good amount of thick white smoke. The light colored ash is very firm. At certain times the burn got crooked but it corrected itself. The cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. I got no flame when I purged the cigar. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I liked this cigar. Dion (with some help from Drew) did it again. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 7 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-23-2010, 01:56 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Nosotros robusto Thanks for the review. I love the Corona size for the 40 minute ride to work.

08-23-2010, 02:15 PM	#3
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Nosotros robusto Very nice review. I have been trying to get my hands on some of these. Thanks Ferdie.

08-23-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Nosotros robusto Another fine review Ferdie. I have enjoyed the few that I have tried. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-23-2010, 05:48 PM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Nosotros robusto Thanks for the review Ferdie. I tried one when the B&M first got them in. I was not impressed especially for the price. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-23-2010, 05:43 PM	#7
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: Nosotros robusto Thanks for the review! __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

08-24-2010, 02:24 AM	#9
joetownhound EYH Survivor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dennis Location: Tampa FL Posts: 380 Trading: (18)	Re: Nosotros robusto As always Ferdinand great review. Had a chance to try these when they was at my B&M but didn't . Can't wait until they are back in. __________________ "The tree of freedom must be nurtured from time to time with the blood of its patriots" -Thomas Jefferson

08-28-2010, 08:15 AM	#10
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Nosotros robusto Mike and I each had a Toro 6x60 last night. Unlike Ferd,they were both a waste of 12 bucks. tough to light crappy burn only a occasional good amount of smoke purging it looked like a rocket engine Would we buy this cigar again? Hell no. I expected more from Dion and Drew.

08-28-2010, 08:25 AM	#11
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Nosotros robusto Thanks For The Review, Ferdie! Based On The Comments By Dave & Ryan, Though, I Think I'll Stay With The Illusione Line.

08-28-2010, 08:45 AM	#14
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Nosotros robusto Great Review Ferdie. Thank you. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-28-2010, 10:51 AM	#15
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nosotros robusto This cigar was not good IMO. I've smoked each vitola hoping it would get better. They really fumbled this one bad.