El Baton Robusto

4WheelVFR · 11-01-2009, 08:59 PM

I hadn't been to my B&M in quite a while, so I was looking for something a little different. The owner of this place usually is pretty consistent with his selection, but every now and then he brings something in that's a little different than the usual Fuente, Padron, Punch lineup. I noticed a few new brands that I'd not seen before and this one caught my eye.
Nothing flashy, but a nice looking presentation. Attractive box and band, the construction looked nice, and the price wasn't bad at $6 a stick. I decided to burn this one out on the porch this evening with a Fritz's Strawberry Pop and a Vince Flynn novel.
Upon lighting, I was rewarded with a near perfect draw and a pleasant coffee like taste, which is one of my preferred flavor profiles in a cigar. The flavor was unchanging for the most part throughout the cigar which was fine by me. It did get a little harsh a couple times, but I may have gotten a little over eager. The draw was the same the entire time as well as a nice even burn.
I believe this was my first cigar since July 4th and I was not dissapointed. Overall i would rate this cigar a 7/10. No complaints at all here. I will defintely make some room in the humi for a few more.

RightAJ · 11-01-2009, 09:11 PM

I have seen these somewher... Looks like its worth giving a try. Thanx for the review!

aj

elderboy02 · 11-01-2009, 09:12 PM

I got one of these a couple months ago with a free coupon they gave out. I need to fire it up soon.

11-01-2009, 09:23 PM

not on my pc...but last time I checked...that coupon was still there. Check their site...not a bad stick...especially when it is free!

montecristo#2 · 11-01-2009, 10:27 PM

I just grabbed one of these on Saturday. A figured since it is a Nicaraguan puro, I would give it a try. A Newman cigar not made by the Fuentes.

I have heard good things about the Brickhouse as well, so I grabbed a couple of those to go along with the El Baton.

shvictor · 11-01-2009, 10:34 PM

I really liked the one El Baton I smoked...Very good

kelmac07 · 11-02-2009, 05:34 AM

The one I had was enjoyable.

SmokeyJoe · 11-02-2009, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the review. Picked one up on a whim last week and haven't tried it yet. Could be time.

bobarian · 11-02-2009, 12:25 PM

Thanks Ray, gonna have to try this one out soon!

dannysguitar · 11-02-2009, 05:29 PM

The first of these I smoked was underwhelming, but the 2 after that were nice flavor and aroma. I would buy again... Thanks for the review!

4WheelVFR · 11-02-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo#2

I just grabbed one of these on Saturday. A figured since it is a Nicaraguan puro, I would give it a try. A Newman cigar not made by the Fuentes.

I have heard good things about the Brickhouse as well, so I grabbed a couple of those to go along with the El Baton.

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Thanks Ray, gonna have to try this one out soon!

*cough cough* cyber herf *cough*

timo · 11-02-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I got one of these a couple months ago with a free coupon they gave out. I need to fire it up soon.

timo · 11-02-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

I just grabbed one of these on Saturday. A figured since it is a Nicaraguan puro, I would give it a try. A Newman cigar not made by the Fuentes.

I have heard good things about the Brickhouse as well, so I grabbed a couple of those to go along with the El Baton.

What is a Brickhouse?

11-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	El Baton Robusto I hadn't been to my B&M in quite a while, so I was looking for something a little different. The owner of this place usually is pretty consistent with his selection, but every now and then he brings something in that's a little different than the usual Fuente, Padron, Punch lineup. I noticed a few new brands that I'd not seen before and this one caught my eye. Nothing flashy, but a nice looking presentation. Attractive box and band, the construction looked nice, and the price wasn't bad at $6 a stick. I decided to burn this one out on the porch this evening with a Fritz's Strawberry Pop and a Vince Flynn novel. Upon lighting, I was rewarded with a near perfect draw and a pleasant coffee like taste, which is one of my preferred flavor profiles in a cigar. The flavor was unchanging for the most part throughout the cigar which was fine by me. It did get a little harsh a couple times, but I may have gotten a little over eager. The draw was the same the entire time as well as a nice even burn. I believe this was my first cigar since July 4th and I was not dissapointed. Overall i would rate this cigar a 7/10. No complaints at all here. I will defintely make some room in the humi for a few more.

11-01-2009, 09:12 PM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: El Baton Robusto I got one of these a couple months ago with a free coupon they gave out. I need to fire it up soon.

11-01-2009, 09:23 PM	#4
Smokemifugotem Guest Posts: n/a	Re: El Baton Robusto not on my pc...but last time I checked...that coupon was still there. Check their site...not a bad stick...especially when it is free!

11-01-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: El Baton Robusto I just grabbed one of these on Saturday. A figured since it is a Nicaraguan puro, I would give it a try. A Newman cigar not made by the Fuentes. I have heard good things about the Brickhouse as well, so I grabbed a couple of those to go along with the El Baton.

11-01-2009, 10:34 PM	#6
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: El Baton Robusto I really liked the one El Baton I smoked...Very good __________________

11-01-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: El Baton Robusto I have seen these somewher... Looks like its worth giving a try. Thanx for the review! aj

11-02-2009, 05:34 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: El Baton Robusto The one I had was enjoyable. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-02-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: El Baton Robusto Thanks for the review. Picked one up on a whim last week and haven't tried it yet. Could be time. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

11-02-2009, 12:25 PM	#9
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: El Baton Robusto Thanks Ray, gonna have to try this one out soon!

11-02-2009, 05:29 PM	#10
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: El Baton Robusto The first of these I smoked was underwhelming, but the 2 after that were nice flavor and aroma. I would buy again... Thanks for the review! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*