Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto

saggel · 01-25-2010, 04:53 PM

This is my first review, so please bare with me.

Thursday noon and right after lunch I took out an Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto. This cigar is made with affection by two well-known names in the business, Erik Espinosa and Eddie Ortega that are mostly known for their 601 line. I sat comfortably with a cup of double espresso, got my favorite punch in hand and opened a perfect hole in the back.

The fire from the lighter along with slow spins easily gave life to the tightly wrapped package and the first impressions were mixed. Originally from Nicaragua, with length 5.5 inches and 50 in thickness, the cigar unfortunately does not offer any aromatic pleasure. But the impeccable appearance, the well filled interior and the very low price (you can exchange it for $1.5) give it some extra points.

There is nothing special on it, but with such a low price is a tempting proposal.

68TriShield · 01-25-2010, 06:04 PM

I normally like the EO brands.Was it too mild for you Spyros?
Their 601 Connecticut is my favorite Conn wrapped cigar out there.Not mild by any stretch.

saggel · 01-25-2010, 06:10 PM

Never had a 601 up until now...
I felt that this cigar had nothing to offer... just tabaco smell!!!

68TriShield · 01-25-2010, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saggel

Never had a 601 up until now...
I felt that this cigar had nothing to offer... just tabaco smell!!!

Don't confuse that economy cigar with the 601 brands,they are completely different.

68TriShield · 01-25-2010, 06:20 PM

these...
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...Green%20Oscuro

saggel · 01-25-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

these...
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...Green%20Oscuro

wow this one looks delicious

68TriShield · 01-25-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saggel

wow this one looks delicious

Totally different cigars Spyros,for the better I might add

Emjaysmash · 01-25-2010, 06:18 PM

I've heard that these aren't the greatest thing EO has to offer...

Either way, thanks for the Review!

saggel · 01-25-2010, 06:20 PM

I know so... I shall keep an eye for a 601...

saggel · 01-25-2010, 06:29 PM

as I said... I shall keep an eye for them...
I still have plenty things to learn

68TriShield · 01-25-2010, 06:32 PM

Indeed.Thanks for the review by the way

saggel · 01-25-2010, 06:50 PM

You are more than welcome

Skywalker · 01-25-2010, 11:03 PM

Thank you for the review!!!

I've always have been curious about these!!!

borndead1 · 01-26-2010, 09:59 AM

I actually like these quite a bit. They do need a few months in the humi though. They are really wet ROTT and will burn funny and taste funny. I strip the cello of 'em and let 'em sit for a couple months.

OHRD · 01-26-2010, 10:27 AM

Great review, too bad your first go was w/ an umpressive cigar for you. Better luck next time!

saggel · 01-26-2010, 10:49 AM

Thanx Matthew, and BTW, I read your blog!!!!

OHRD · 01-26-2010, 11:30 AM

Keep the reviews coming brother...always interesting to me to see what folks in the UK are smoking...and thanks for reading the blog!

01-26-2010, 01:09 PM

Sorry for your bad experience, but keep on smoking.

May i suggest you try a Gispert...

saggel · 01-26-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whodeeni

May i suggest you try a Gispert...

That's the first time I hear about these...!!!!

01-25-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto This is my first review, so please bare with me. Thursday noon and right after lunch I took out an Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto. This cigar is made with affection by two well-known names in the business, Erik Espinosa and Eddie Ortega that are mostly known for their 601 line. I sat comfortably with a cup of double espresso, got my favorite punch in hand and opened a perfect hole in the back. The fire from the lighter along with slow spins easily gave life to the tightly wrapped package and the first impressions were mixed. Originally from Nicaragua, with length 5.5 inches and 50 in thickness, the cigar unfortunately does not offer any aromatic pleasure. But the impeccable appearance, the well filled interior and the very low price (you can exchange it for $1.5) give it some extra points. There is nothing special on it, but with such a low price is a tempting proposal.

01-25-2010, 06:04 PM	#2
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto I normally like the EO brands.Was it too mild for you Spyros? Their 601 Connecticut is my favorite Conn wrapped cigar out there.Not mild by any stretch.

01-25-2010, 06:10 PM	#3
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto Never had a 601 up until now... I felt that this cigar had nothing to offer... just tabaco smell!!!

01-25-2010, 06:20 PM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto these... http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...Green%20Oscuro

01-25-2010, 06:18 PM	#8
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto I've heard that these aren't the greatest thing EO has to offer... Either way, thanks for the Review! __________________

01-25-2010, 06:29 PM	#10
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto as I said... I shall keep an eye for them... I still have plenty things to learn

01-25-2010, 06:32 PM	#11
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto Indeed.Thanks for the review by the way

01-25-2010, 06:50 PM	#12
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto You are more than welcome

01-25-2010, 11:03 PM	#13
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto Thank you for the review!!! I've always have been curious about these!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-26-2010, 09:59 AM	#14
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto I actually like these quite a bit. They do need a few months in the humi though. They are really wet ROTT and will burn funny and taste funny. I strip the cello of 'em and let 'em sit for a couple months. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

01-26-2010, 10:27 AM	#15
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto Great review, too bad your first go was w/ an umpressive cigar for you. Better luck next time! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

01-26-2010, 10:49 AM	#16
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto Thanx Matthew, and BTW, I read your blog!!!!

01-26-2010, 11:30 AM	#17
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto Keep the reviews coming brother...always interesting to me to see what folks in the UK are smoking...and thanks for reading the blog! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

01-26-2010, 01:09 PM	#18
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto Sorry for your bad experience, but keep on smoking. May i suggest you try a Gispert...