Don Lino 1989 (maduro)

kaisersozei · 09-05-2009, 11:30 PM

I've never had a Don Lino, but I picked up this cigar last week at Winston's Humidor, the newest B&M in my hometown (and a new member of CA, too!)

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut broadleaf
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Colombian, Mexican, Nicaraguan
Vitola: Robusto

Since tomorrow is a homebrew & bottling day, I had some prep work to do this afternoon cleaning & de-labeling bottles. Decided to light up my first Don Lino to help make the work more enjoyable.

Appearance/Construction
Box pressed robusto, with a dark, oily wrapper and a colorful band. Tobacco in the foot appeared loose, but the cigar itself didn't seem underfilled. Good burn, white/gray ash held tightly for over an inch at a time, resistance on the draw was tight but I could pull a decent volume of smoke.

Flavor
Prelight draw was heavy chocolate with a little barnyard aroma. After lighting, the taste was consistent throughout the hour long smoke--earthy, dry cocoa with a fruity sweetness that reminded me of raisins. The finish was long, and left a black coffee taste on my tongue. Just a hint of spice picked up at the band. Medium/full body, but mild in strength. Coffee would make a nice accompaniment to this cigar, but I stuck with water.

Overall
A very nice cigar at the price point ($6.) For me, this cigar was on par with a HdM Dark Sumatra. Probably gets overlooked, but would make a great everyday cigar for those who prefer maduros.

kelmac07 · 09-06-2009, 06:17 AM

Great review and pics Gerard!! Thanks for sharing. I looked at this stick yesterday in the B&M and decided to pass...might have to grab one now.

Don Fernando · 09-06-2009, 07:51 AM

ok, this goes on my "have to try" list

G G · 09-06-2009, 09:19 AM

Nice review, thanks.

09-06-2009, 09:21 AM

is that from the same guy that makes the africa ?

Dux · 09-06-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adampc22

is that from the same guy that makes the africa ?

Same Cigar Maker

Skywalker · 09-06-2009, 05:31 PM

Very nice review Gerard!!!

I wish I could have helped you with the bottles... emptying them that is!!!

Winstonshumidor · 09-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Great review, Gerard.

Definitely an overlooked cigar for a great price - I enjoyed one myself this week.

09-05-2009, 11:30 PM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Don Lino 1989 (maduro) I've never had a Don Lino, but I picked up this cigar last week at Winston's Humidor, the newest B&M in my hometown (and a new member of CA, too!) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut broadleaf Binder: Indonesian Filler: Colombian, Mexican, Nicaraguan Vitola: Robusto Since tomorrow is a homebrew & bottling day, I had some prep work to do this afternoon cleaning & de-labeling bottles. Decided to light up my first Don Lino to help make the work more enjoyable. Appearance/Construction Box pressed robusto, with a dark, oily wrapper and a colorful band. Tobacco in the foot appeared loose, but the cigar itself didn't seem underfilled. Good burn, white/gray ash held tightly for over an inch at a time, resistance on the draw was tight but I could pull a decent volume of smoke. Flavor Prelight draw was heavy chocolate with a little barnyard aroma. After lighting, the taste was consistent throughout the hour long smoke--earthy, dry cocoa with a fruity sweetness that reminded me of raisins. The finish was long, and left a black coffee taste on my tongue. Just a hint of spice picked up at the band. Medium/full body, but mild in strength. Coffee would make a nice accompaniment to this cigar, but I stuck with water. Overall A very nice cigar at the price point ($6.) For me, this cigar was on par with a HdM Dark Sumatra. Probably gets overlooked, but would make a great everyday cigar for those who prefer maduros. __________________

09-06-2009, 06:17 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro) Great review and pics Gerard!! Thanks for sharing. I looked at this stick yesterday in the B&M and decided to pass...might have to grab one now. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-06-2009, 07:51 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro) ok, this goes on my "have to try" list __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

09-06-2009, 09:19 AM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro) Nice review, thanks.

09-06-2009, 09:21 AM	#5
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro) is that from the same guy that makes the africa ?

09-06-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro) Very nice review Gerard!!! I wish I could have helped you with the bottles... emptying them that is!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

09-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#8
Winstonshumidor Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Kevin Location: 13817 Village Place Dr Midlothian, VA 23114 Posts: 48 Trading: (1)	Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro) Great review, Gerard. Definitely an overlooked cigar for a great price - I enjoyed one myself this week.