Don Carlos Robusto

RevSmoke · 02-02-2009, 12:49 PM

For some reason, I don't have any information about where this came from. I am thinking it might have been a purchase I made a while back, but it might have been a bomb. It has been in my humidor for at least 18 months. (see this thread to consider how dumb this makes me feel http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9456 )

Anyway, on to the review.

Aesthetics: This is a gorgeous stick, beautiful milk chocolate wrapper with only small veins - a pretty slightly toothy, Cameroon.

Pre-light Construction: A firmly rolled cigar with some solid heft to it.

Post-light Construction: With a snip, this drew easily. It held a firm light grey ash for about 2 inches before falling unceremoniously to the floor. It ran though, until the last third. I had to touch this up continuously, even tried some porter to stop the run while touching up. It was a bit distracting.

Flavor/Strength: A solid medium body, leaning toward the heavy side. Hints of cedar came through rather slightly, while cocoa, coffee, nutmeg, and that cameroon spiciness danced enticingly around my palate.

Aroma: The Cameroon spice predominated, but cocoa and cedar came through as well.

Finish: I like that Cam. spice that lingers tantalizingly on the palate.

Recommended: Yes, with one caveat - if it doesn't run. No guarantees for that though, seems that's always a crap-shoot with any cigar.

02-02-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Don Carlos Robusto For some reason, I don't have any information about where this came from. I am thinking it might have been a purchase I made a while back, but it might have been a bomb. It has been in my humidor for at least 18 months. (see this thread to consider how dumb this makes me feel http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9456 ) Anyway, on to the review. Aesthetics: This is a gorgeous stick, beautiful milk chocolate wrapper with only small veins - a pretty slightly toothy, Cameroon. Pre-light Construction: A firmly rolled cigar with some solid heft to it. Post-light Construction: With a snip, this drew easily. It held a firm light grey ash for about 2 inches before falling unceremoniously to the floor. It ran though, until the last third. I had to touch this up continuously, even tried some porter to stop the run while touching up. It was a bit distracting. Flavor/Strength: A solid medium body, leaning toward the heavy side. Hints of cedar came through rather slightly, while cocoa, coffee, nutmeg, and that cameroon spiciness danced enticingly around my palate. Aroma: The Cameroon spice predominated, but cocoa and cedar came through as well. Finish: I like that Cam. spice that lingers tantalizingly on the palate. Recommended: Yes, with one caveat - if it doesn't run. No guarantees for that though, seems that's always a crap-shoot with any cigar. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"