Siglo IV Limited Reserve Robusto

[Rockestone]

Monday, May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day!

Siglo IV Limited Reserve



First, let me just ask that everyone remember those who have given their lives for this great country. Those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do every day. And let's not forget those who currently serve and the sacrifices they make when they leave their friends and families behind to make sure those that have made that ultimate sacrifice do not do so in vain. God Bless the America!

Today's cigar is another one sent to me by Matt with Tex Cigars. For some reason, (clearing throat), this cigar looks very familiar. The Siglo IV Limited Reserve Robusto. And yes it looks a lot like the Cuban Cohiba. Even has the same name, sort of. This is one of the many cigars which are produced by Altadis USA.

First impressions are very good. This is one good looking cigar. It's made in Nicaragua, with an Ecuadorian Cubano Wrapper. It has a Nicaraguan Binder with both Nicaraguan and Dominican Filler. First few draws and you immediately understand that this is a full strength cigar. The cigar produces tons of grayish white smoke. It has a wonderful woodsy, tobacco flavor.

The ash held on like a champ and fell after passing the inch mark. I love the way this cigar looks, feels and tastes. This is what a cigar experience should be.

The burn is jagged but even.

The flavors are consistant past the halfway point and have mellowed. Very smooth and still packing that full flavor. That is a hard task to accomplish. A lot of the full flavored cigars I have smoked in the past tend to bite back. Not this one.

With about an inch left and it's start to burn hot. I hate to put this one down but reluctantly, I do.

Overall, this is one great cigar. Not for the beginner or the Macanudo smoker. (No offense to Maconudo smokers!) I would highly recommend this cigar. This will become a permanent fixture in my humidor.

Rockestone's Rating: 91