El Mejor Emerald Robusto

Kreth · 07-29-2009, 07:45 PM

I was gifted this stick by Dunkel after mentioning in another thread that I wanted to try one.

Humidor time: 1 month in Dunkel's humi

Prelight: This cigar comes dressed in cedar, with a pigtail and shaggy foot. The corojo wrapper has a nice sheen, and is slightly veiny. Prelight draw is easy, tasting of cedar and oak.

Burn: The burn was a bit uneven before I hit the wrapper, but corrected on its own. Ash was flaky, but fairly solid. Draw was easy, and the burn time was just a bit over an hour.

Flavor: This cigar had a nice creamy, woodsy flavor with hints of ligero spice throughout. CI lists this cigar as "medium-full." I'd rate it closer to medium

Summary: I really enjoyed this stick. The shaggy foot added a little complexity to the flavor. I think I've found a new low-cost smoke to add to the rotation.

14holestogie · 07-29-2009, 07:48 PM

Nice review, Kreth. None in the humi at this time, but that's the way I remeber them too. Nice, cheap serviceable smoke.

Starscream · 07-29-2009, 07:50 PM

I didn't like the first one I tried, but I bought a fiver on cbid and I've enjoyed everyone I've smoked since.

G G · 07-29-2009, 07:54 PM

I bought a fiver and have smoked through 3 or 4 of them. I enjoyed them and prolly will get around to buying some more. Thanks for the review.

MedicCook · 07-29-2009, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the review Jeff.

14holestogie · 07-29-2009, 07:55 PM

They do need a little time to rest, but they come around.

marge796 · 07-29-2009, 08:03 PM

Great review, Thanks.

Chris.....

AD720 · 07-29-2009, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the review. I'm a fan of the El Mejor Expresso but I've never gotten around to smoking one of these. I'll grab a fiver on cbid on of these days.

borndead1 · 07-30-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

They do need a little time to rest, but they come around.

He nailed it.

I like these a lot. They have a very unique flavor.

07-29-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	El Mejor Emerald Robusto I was gifted this stick by Dunkel after mentioning in another thread that I wanted to try one. Humidor time: 1 month in Dunkel's humi Prelight: This cigar comes dressed in cedar, with a pigtail and shaggy foot. The corojo wrapper has a nice sheen, and is slightly veiny. Prelight draw is easy, tasting of cedar and oak. Burn: The burn was a bit uneven before I hit the wrapper, but corrected on its own. Ash was flaky, but fairly solid. Draw was easy, and the burn time was just a bit over an hour. Flavor: This cigar had a nice creamy, woodsy flavor with hints of ligero spice throughout. CI lists this cigar as "medium-full." I'd rate it closer to medium Summary: I really enjoyed this stick. The shaggy foot added a little complexity to the flavor. I think I've found a new low-cost smoke to add to the rotation. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

07-29-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: El Mejor Emerald Robusto Nice review, Kreth. None in the humi at this time, but that's the way I remeber them too. Nice, cheap serviceable smoke. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

07-29-2009, 07:50 PM	#3
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: El Mejor Emerald Robusto I didn't like the first one I tried, but I bought a fiver on cbid and I've enjoyed everyone I've smoked since. __________________ Insert quote here.

07-29-2009, 07:54 PM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: El Mejor Emerald Robusto I bought a fiver and have smoked through 3 or 4 of them. I enjoyed them and prolly will get around to buying some more. Thanks for the review.

07-29-2009, 07:55 PM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: El Mejor Emerald Robusto Thanks for the review Jeff. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

07-29-2009, 07:55 PM	#6
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: El Mejor Emerald Robusto They do need a little time to rest, but they come around. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

07-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#7
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: El Mejor Emerald Robusto Great review, Thanks. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

07-29-2009, 08:29 PM	#8
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: El Mejor Emerald Robusto Thanks for the review. I'm a fan of the El Mejor Expresso but I've never gotten around to smoking one of these. I'll grab a fiver on cbid on of these days. __________________