Don Lino Africa Tembo

s15driftking · 11-13-2009, 10:18 AM

Make: Don Lino
Model: Africa
Origin: Nicaraguan
Strength: Med-Full
Size: 7.5x50
Smoke Time: 1.5 hours
Drink: Diet Coke

Quote:

Rich flavor bombs from Nicaragua.

These tasty Nicaraguan indulgences are exotic blends of premium tobaccos from Africa, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The tobaccos are optimally fermented and aged to issue layers of exquisite flavor that complement the richness of the Nicaraguan-grown Habana-seed wrapper wonderfully. A bold, top-shelf handmade delivering a balanced, well-rounded explosion of smooth, hearty flavor.

^^^ Thats what Don Lino says....

The cigar was noted as being full bodied and though it was close I would consider it to be med-full.

Notes:

The construction of this cigar is top notch. No major veins, very silky wrapper. Very consistent and soft… but not too soft. With a snip of the cap I noticed a very good medium draw. I like a bit of a loose draw but and this one was a little tight for my liking but exhibited no impediment what-so-ever.

The prelit aroma was delicious. Then again, I’m a sucker for Nicaraguan cigars. They smell like dark chocolate before you light them.

The cigar had a very smooth taste, bold flavor, but not a “spiking flavor” that rises and diminishes. Very thick and rich Smoke made this cigar very enjoyable.

I had always heard that this cigar is a little-known favorite and it shocks me that more people do not rave about it. It had very earthy tones with hints of raisin and rich coffee grind flavor.

All-in-all this smoke was great. It was more uni-dimensional than anything else but that is a good thing because it has a constant and consistent range of flavors that are on-point during the whole experience. I really like these. I will buy more!

bobby

tuxpuff · 11-13-2009, 10:21 AM

Great review Bobby...Thanks! I'm also a huge fan of Nicaraguan smokes. Is the wrapper the only Nicaraguan component?

s15driftking · 11-13-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Great review Bobby...Thanks! I'm also a huge fan of Nicaraguan smokes. Is the wrapper the only Nicaraguan component?

Taken from the web...

Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Habana-seed Nicaraguan Natural
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Africa, Mexico, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic

csbrewfisher · 11-13-2009, 10:44 AM

There are some of these available at auction now.

roughrider · 11-13-2009, 02:14 PM

I smoked the Salomon size and it was pretty good. Definitely worth a shot.

11-13-2009, 05:13 PM

Nice review! I love the Africas they are very tasty.

kelmac07 · 11-13-2009, 09:57 PM

Just smoked one of these tonight...expected more from this stick. Have another sitting in the humi, will re-visit in a few months.

Ratters · 11-14-2009, 12:35 AM

Yeah, had someone on another forum that shares my tastes rave about these. I bought some on that reccommendation and really did not like them. I have a couple left, maybe I'll give them another shot.

11-14-2009, 06:44 PM

Nice review and pic's Bobby!

It's always been one of my favorites!

Don Fernando · 11-15-2009, 02:47 AM

I bought 2 boxes at CI when they had the 2 fer 1 deal. I love em. Smoked 2 of them at the herf yesterday, and I rarely smoke 2 of the same cigars a day.

11-13-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo Great review Bobby...Thanks! I'm also a huge fan of Nicaraguan smokes. Is the wrapper the only Nicaraguan component?

11-13-2009, 10:44 AM	#4
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo There are some of these available at auction now. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/csbrewfisher

11-13-2009, 02:14 PM	#5
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo I smoked the Salomon size and it was pretty good. Definitely worth a shot.

11-13-2009, 05:13 PM	#6
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo Nice review! I love the Africas they are very tasty.

11-13-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo Just smoked one of these tonight...expected more from this stick. Have another sitting in the humi, will re-visit in a few months. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-14-2009, 12:35 AM	#8
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo Yeah, had someone on another forum that shares my tastes rave about these. I bought some on that reccommendation and really did not like them. I have a couple left, maybe I'll give them another shot.

11-14-2009, 06:44 PM	#9
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo Nice review and pic's Bobby! It's always been one of my favorites!

11-15-2009, 02:47 AM	#10
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo I bought 2 boxes at CI when they had the 2 fer 1 deal. I love em. Smoked 2 of them at the herf yesterday, and I rarely smoke 2 of the same cigars a day. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.