Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto

Don Fernando · 03-01-2011, 04:28 PM

CLICK HERE FOR A SMALL VIDEO

Like I said in the video, I got in touch with Albert Argenti of Berger & Argenti on facebook and when he heard I was coming to Florida he invited me over to Cuban Crafters to smoke a cigar. I did and he gave me a Berger & Argenti quad maduro double corona which blew me away. At the end of my trip I ended up at Corona Cigar in Orlando and bought a few more of these and the robusto, which was 11 dollar. The cigar is rolled with the patent pending Entubar method.

This boxed pressed 5x56 cigar has a dark wrapper, which is oily and has a bit of a leather look. The band is big, but the bright yellow foot band draws most attentions. I don't see any real veins. The cigar has a unique smell, a bit like charcoal and a barnyard. The predraw is fine and I taste raising with pepper in the aftertaste.

I taste a spicy coffee flavor with a hint of sweet but dark chocolate. The chocolate slowly becomes stronger. After half an inch I also taste herbs and all flavors are full. The chocolate is the main flavor with herbs and coffee in the aftertaste. After a third I taste more herbs and the coffee disappears.

Halfway I taste a little bit more sweetness and dark chocolate. Somewhat later these flavors are accompanied by wood and some nuts. After two thirds I taste more of a nutty flavor and herbs on the background, the flavors are dry. The last few puffs give me some coffee again.

This cigar lasted me an hour and twenty five minutes. The draw was great, just like the burn. The white ash with black spots is quite firm. This cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. I got a decent purge. I did hear the cigar burn, sizzling sounds every now and then.

Would I buy this cigar again? I told a Dutch cigar distributer to contact Berger & Argenti, I want to be able to get these cigars in my local cigarshop.

Appearance: 10 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 8 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 9 / 10

CigarNut · 03-01-2011, 05:23 PM

Thanks for the review Don! I really like these cigars as well

One thing -- people really need to follow the instructions on the yellow lable at the foot... One person I ran into only toasted/lit the nipple and then complained when his cigar did not smoke correctly and tunnled...

Ogre · 03-01-2011, 05:28 PM

Don Fernando · 03-01-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Thanks for the review Don! I really like these cigars as well

One thing -- people really need to follow the instructions on the yellow lable at the foot... One person I ran into only toasted/lit the nipple and then complained when his cigar did not smoke correctly and tunnled...

Well, I tried to do that too, then Albert Argenti said "no no no, toast the whole foot"

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Corona has them

Ogre · 03-01-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Corona has them

I have a couple in my Humi just waiting on me!!! I just wish the price was a little lower. Its an awesome cigar.

CigarNut · 03-01-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Well, I tried to do that too, then Albert Argenti said "no no no, toast the whole foot"...

Al is a great guy -- he is going to be here again in about 10 days; really looking forward to it!

md4958 · 03-01-2011, 06:39 PM

Whats the deal with the tube thingy?

Don Fernando · 03-02-2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

Whats the deal with the tube thingy?

The whole cigar is rolled 'entubar' style, that creates the tube thingy

md4958 · 03-02-2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

The whole cigar is rolled 'entubar' style, that creates the tube thingy

yeah, I figured that

... but what I mean is does it help for anything, or is it only a gimmick?

CigarNut · 03-02-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

yeah, I figured that

... but what I mean is does it help for anything, or is it only a gimmick?

I think it does make a difference for this cigar -- I feel I don't have to "work as hard" to taste the different flavors; it adds a level of complexity but in a way that my palette can detect.

If you get a chance give one a try!

kelmac07 · 03-01-2011, 07:09 PM

These are very nice indeed!!

03-02-2011, 06:28 AM

Those look amazing! Great color on the wrapper, minimal veins and seems.......I will add it to the list....great review yet again Don!

Emjaysmash · 03-02-2011, 07:18 AM

Great Review! I need to find these somewhere near me! And thanks for the little video! I like em!

Don Fernando · 03-02-2011, 08:13 AM

uhm, uh, I'll let the experts handle that question

kaisersozei · 03-02-2011, 10:08 AM

Great review, Ferd, definitely have to find a few of these to try--sound

!

Lucky_Hippo · 03-02-2011, 10:21 AM

These look fantastic. Some how I remember seeing them and got completly side tracked by a shiney object or something. Thanks to your great picks and review I'm gonna have to seek out a few and blame it on an early birthday gift or something.

03-03-2011, 12:27 AM

That is a fantastic review! I'm partial to the Berger & Argenti because I'm their rep, but that format and the pictures are great for any cigar.

I wanted to post the details of Al's upcoming visit as well as answer the question of what's with that thingy in the middle.

That 1/4" protrusion from the end is there because it's the best way they could find to demonstrate the new way they're making these cigars. In the history of cigars there have only been 4 patents filed. This is number 4. That protrusion is a 22 ring gauge channel of Jalapa Valley Ligero that is bunched and pressed separately in special molds. Then that is centered into the rest of the cigar. In many ways it's like a cigar inside a cigar. It's no gimmick. It draws perfectly and that sweet Jalapa ligero is centered on your palette.

Al Argenti is coming to the NW next week. For those of you in Washington, we'll be at J&J Cigars in SODO on Thursday night March 10th, 2011 from 7-10pm. We'll have some great deals for everyone that night. Buy 3/Get 1 free, buy 5/get 2 free, buy a box/get 10 and a ticket to go upstairs to the Vertigo Club.

For those in Oregon, keep Saturday the 12th open. We'll be at Cigars on 7th in Eugene from 10AM-Noon, AVVA Cigars in Salem from 2-4pm, and the main event will be at The Mark at the Shilo Inn on Canyon Rd in Portland from 6pm-Midnight. We'll have some great deals there too!

md4958 · 03-03-2011, 09:18 AM

Thanks for clearing that up

03-01-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto CLICK HERE FOR A SMALL VIDEO Like I said in the video, I got in touch with Albert Argenti of Berger & Argenti on facebook and when he heard I was coming to Florida he invited me over to Cuban Crafters to smoke a cigar. I did and he gave me a Berger & Argenti quad maduro double corona which blew me away. At the end of my trip I ended up at Corona Cigar in Orlando and bought a few more of these and the robusto, which was 11 dollar. The cigar is rolled with the patent pending Entubar method. This boxed pressed 5x56 cigar has a dark wrapper, which is oily and has a bit of a leather look. The band is big, but the bright yellow foot band draws most attentions. I don't see any real veins. The cigar has a unique smell, a bit like charcoal and a barnyard. The predraw is fine and I taste raising with pepper in the aftertaste. I taste a spicy coffee flavor with a hint of sweet but dark chocolate. The chocolate slowly becomes stronger. After half an inch I also taste herbs and all flavors are full. The chocolate is the main flavor with herbs and coffee in the aftertaste. After a third I taste more herbs and the coffee disappears. Halfway I taste a little bit more sweetness and dark chocolate. Somewhat later these flavors are accompanied by wood and some nuts. After two thirds I taste more of a nutty flavor and herbs on the background, the flavors are dry. The last few puffs give me some coffee again. This cigar lasted me an hour and twenty five minutes. The draw was great, just like the burn. The white ash with black spots is quite firm. This cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. I got a decent purge. I did hear the cigar burn, sizzling sounds every now and then. Would I buy this cigar again? I told a Dutch cigar distributer to contact Berger & Argenti, I want to be able to get these cigars in my local cigarshop. Appearance: 10 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 9 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-01-2011, 05:23 PM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto Thanks for the review Don! I really like these cigars as well One thing -- people really need to follow the instructions on the yellow lable at the foot... One person I ran into only toasted/lit the nipple and then complained when his cigar did not smoke correctly and tunnled... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto __________________

03-01-2011, 06:39 PM	#7
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto Whats the deal with the tube thingy? __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-01-2011, 07:09 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto These are very nice indeed!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-02-2011, 06:28 AM	#12
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto Those look amazing! Great color on the wrapper, minimal veins and seems.......I will add it to the list....great review yet again Don!

03-02-2011, 07:18 AM	#13
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto Great Review! I need to find these somewhere near me! And thanks for the little video! I like em! __________________

03-02-2011, 08:13 AM	#14
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto uhm, uh, I'll let the experts handle that question __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-02-2011, 10:08 AM	#15
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto Great review, Ferd, definitely have to find a few of these to try--sound ! __________________

03-02-2011, 10:21 AM	#16
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto These look fantastic. Some how I remember seeing them and got completly side tracked by a shiney object or something. Thanks to your great picks and review I'm gonna have to seek out a few and blame it on an early birthday gift or something. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

03-03-2011, 12:27 AM	#17
PortlandCigarClub Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto That is a fantastic review! I'm partial to the Berger & Argenti because I'm their rep, but that format and the pictures are great for any cigar. I wanted to post the details of Al's upcoming visit as well as answer the question of what's with that thingy in the middle. That 1/4" protrusion from the end is there because it's the best way they could find to demonstrate the new way they're making these cigars. In the history of cigars there have only been 4 patents filed. This is number 4. That protrusion is a 22 ring gauge channel of Jalapa Valley Ligero that is bunched and pressed separately in special molds. Then that is centered into the rest of the cigar. In many ways it's like a cigar inside a cigar. It's no gimmick. It draws perfectly and that sweet Jalapa ligero is centered on your palette. Al Argenti is coming to the NW next week. For those of you in Washington, we'll be at J&J Cigars in SODO on Thursday night March 10th, 2011 from 7-10pm. We'll have some great deals for everyone that night. Buy 3/Get 1 free, buy 5/get 2 free, buy a box/get 10 and a ticket to go upstairs to the Vertigo Club. For those in Oregon, keep Saturday the 12th open. We'll be at Cigars on 7th in Eugene from 10AM-Noon, AVVA Cigars in Salem from 2-4pm, and the main event will be at The Mark at the Shilo Inn on Canyon Rd in Portland from 6pm-Midnight. We'll have some great deals there too!

03-03-2011, 09:18 AM	#18
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Berger & Argenti quad maduro robusto Thanks for clearing that up __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.