Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour

11-15-2008, 10:33 AM

Cigar Name: Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Serie G Short Robusto (4.25 x 54)

Cigar Description: Nicaraguan Habano wrapper and a Nicaraguan binder with Honduran and Nicaraguan longfiller tobaccos

Cigar Strength: Full

Review of the Cigar itself: As I eyed this short cigar and took in what it presented, I realized that this would be no walk in the park. The cigar, although a shorter Robusto, definitely seemed to pack a punch even before being lit. I smelled the tobacco and could detect a sharpness in the unburned scent. The denseness feeling of the cigar itself had me a bit concerned about the potential for a plug but I had a few toothpicks ready just in case. The wrapper had a dark oily sheen to it and presented a slight espresso flavour when I tested the end of it. The red and gold band stood out against the dark maduro wrapper. Upon cutting the head, I can see how dense the tobacco really is.

This was turning out to be the perfect full-bodied morning cigar as toasting the foot resulted in a spicey-nutty aroma to come out that was very pleasant to the nose. My first few draws emitted a distinctive creamy coffee taste. The illusion of the denseness of the filler faded away quickly and was replaced with an enjoyment of the cigar itself. As I continued into the first third, as I was trying to take an action shot, a slight jolt of mocha came through behind the coffee in one particular draw. It would weave itself in and out of the espresso coffee flavour as I continued.

The double-bands came off with relative ease since neither was glued onto the wrapper itself and any glue used on the bands was just enough to keep it on the cigar. It is a great morning to have this kind of cigar. The blue smoke that danced up from the cinder got caught in the gentle cool morning breeze. The stick remained warm in my hand warding off any potential chill that might have come. As I continued into the middle part of the cigar I began getting tiny flavour-jabs of fennel and pepper as the fullness of the flavour started to come out more. As I got into the last third it was there that the full pepper flavour came out and hit me. Behind the pepperness were hints of cedar and fennel, tempting the palate with a myriad of sensations.

As much as full flavoured smokes are often hard for me to enjoy, I have to say I definitely enjoyed this one. Its rich and complex flavours were better accented against the cold water I drank than the flavoured coffee. I'd say if you were to enjoy this on your own, use a black espresso or other dark coffee with no sugar, cream, milk or other side flavours. This is a great cigar to start the day with -- after a full breakfast, of course.

Enjoyed with: Water and coffee with vanilla flavoured soy creamer

Smoke time: approximately an hour and a half

Final Review Rating: 8.75/10

BlackIrish · 11-15-2008, 11:05 AM

I love this cigar. Great review!

BlackIrish

11-15-2008, 12:24 PM

Great review. I will have to try one of these cigars.

VirtualSmitty · 11-15-2008, 12:49 PM

Nice review. I must say i'm surprised at the strength of the cigar given the ring gauge. Must have been a whole lot of ligero in there!

11-15-2008, 12:58 PM

Nice Review
I like pairing this cigar with a kick ass IPA like Heavy Seas Loose Cannon.

SmokinApe · 11-15-2008, 01:05 PM

Great pictures...

11-15-2008, 01:12 PM

Reading this made me feel like I was there. Very good review and pics. Thanks!

WyoBob · 11-15-2008, 01:37 PM

Wow, great looking cigar and great review. I just put that SLR at the top of my "to try" list.

WyoBob

Pat1075 · 11-15-2008, 02:23 PM

I'll have to give this one a shot thank you for the review

G G · 11-15-2008, 03:11 PM

Thanks for the review.

11-15-2008, 04:57 PM

Good review to a cigar I already have a box of and love to smoke.

Scottw · 11-15-2008, 05:12 PM

Nice review!! Thanks.

JohnnyFlake · 11-15-2008, 05:23 PM

A very well done review!

However, I am puzzled by an hour and a half of smoking time! For me, that's a 30 minute cigar, on average, maybe 45 minutes at most!!!

ca21455 · 11-15-2008, 05:27 PM

Nice review. There are several SLR I really enjoy!

11-15-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

A very well done review!

However, I am puzzled by an hour and a half of smoking time! For me, that's a 30 minute cigar, on average, maybe 45 minutes at most!!!

LOL. Unfortunately, I often have distractions when writing the reviews, including critters, the woman and trying to take good pictures (in any review I do I'll take about 40-80 pictures just so I can get 4-6 good ones). This requires some pausing and such so the length of time can be a bit misleading.

11-15-2008, 06:36 PM

Great review,love these little guys

11-15-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
Linus Guest Posts: n/a	Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Cigar Name: Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Serie G Short Robusto (4.25 x 54) Cigar Description: Nicaraguan Habano wrapper and a Nicaraguan binder with Honduran and Nicaraguan longfiller tobaccos Cigar Strength: Full Review of the Cigar itself: As I eyed this short cigar and took in what it presented, I realized that this would be no walk in the park. The cigar, although a shorter Robusto, definitely seemed to pack a punch even before being lit. I smelled the tobacco and could detect a sharpness in the unburned scent. The denseness feeling of the cigar itself had me a bit concerned about the potential for a plug but I had a few toothpicks ready just in case. The wrapper had a dark oily sheen to it and presented a slight espresso flavour when I tested the end of it. The red and gold band stood out against the dark maduro wrapper. Upon cutting the head, I can see how dense the tobacco really is. This was turning out to be the perfect full-bodied morning cigar as toasting the foot resulted in a spicey-nutty aroma to come out that was very pleasant to the nose. My first few draws emitted a distinctive creamy coffee taste. The illusion of the denseness of the filler faded away quickly and was replaced with an enjoyment of the cigar itself. As I continued into the first third, as I was trying to take an action shot, a slight jolt of mocha came through behind the coffee in one particular draw. It would weave itself in and out of the espresso coffee flavour as I continued. The double-bands came off with relative ease since neither was glued onto the wrapper itself and any glue used on the bands was just enough to keep it on the cigar. It is a great morning to have this kind of cigar. The blue smoke that danced up from the cinder got caught in the gentle cool morning breeze. The stick remained warm in my hand warding off any potential chill that might have come. As I continued into the middle part of the cigar I began getting tiny flavour-jabs of fennel and pepper as the fullness of the flavour started to come out more. As I got into the last third it was there that the full pepper flavour came out and hit me. Behind the pepperness were hints of cedar and fennel, tempting the palate with a myriad of sensations. As much as full flavoured smokes are often hard for me to enjoy, I have to say I definitely enjoyed this one. Its rich and complex flavours were better accented against the cold water I drank than the flavoured coffee. I'd say if you were to enjoy this on your own, use a black espresso or other dark coffee with no sugar, cream, milk or other side flavours. This is a great cigar to start the day with -- after a full breakfast, of course. Enjoyed with: Water and coffee with vanilla flavoured soy creamer Smoke time: approximately an hour and a half Final Review Rating: 8.75/10 Last edited by Linus; 11-15-2008 at 10:34 AM. Reason: formatting

11-15-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour I love this cigar. Great review! BlackIrish __________________

11-15-2008, 12:24 PM	#3
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Great review. I will have to try one of these cigars.

11-15-2008, 12:49 PM	#4
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Nice review. I must say i'm surprised at the strength of the cigar given the ring gauge. Must have been a whole lot of ligero in there! __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

11-15-2008, 12:58 PM	#5
mycigarlink Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Nice Review I like pairing this cigar with a kick ass IPA like Heavy Seas Loose Cannon.

11-15-2008, 01:05 PM	#6
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Great pictures...

11-15-2008, 01:12 PM	#7
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Reading this made me feel like I was there. Very good review and pics. Thanks!

11-15-2008, 01:37 PM	#8
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Wow, great looking cigar and great review. I just put that SLR at the top of my "to try" list. WyoBob

11-15-2008, 02:23 PM	#9
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour I'll have to give this one a shot thank you for the review

11-15-2008, 03:11 PM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Thanks for the review.

11-15-2008, 04:57 PM	#11
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Good review to a cigar I already have a box of and love to smoke.

11-15-2008, 05:12 PM	#12
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Nice review!! Thanks. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-15-2008, 05:23 PM	#13
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour A very well done review! However, I am puzzled by an hour and a half of smoking time! For me, that's a 30 minute cigar, on average, maybe 45 minutes at most!!! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

11-15-2008, 05:27 PM	#14
ca21455 Working on Reality Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Backyard Posts: 393 Trading: (7)	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Nice review. There are several SLR I really enjoy!

11-15-2008, 06:36 PM	#16
punch54 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Shorter Robusto that Packs its Flavour Great review,love these little guys