D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto

Montano · 12-16-2009, 05:30 PM

Since reviews are subjective to one's taste buds, I decided to go ahead and post this review. Perhaps some will think I'm nuts, but I'm just saying what I tasted, so here goes.

Initial observations find a very nice wrapper. A subtle earthy aroma from the cigar. Pre-light draw is a bit tight, so I make a second cut with my v-cutter.

Right off the bat, I get a very nice spicy note. It reminds me of peppered beef jerky. The flavor is really coming off nicely. After about 20 minutes I start to get a black licorice flavor mixed in with the pepper. This cigar leaves a very nice pepper flavor on the lips.

The burn is flawless, with a nice white ash. Plenty of flavorful smoke comes from a still tight draw. The mix of peppered beef jerky and black licorice is till coming through very nicely. For some reason I keep having flashbacks of jagermeister ! I know, you guys now think I'm crazy.

As the second 3rd finishes up, the flavors are dropping off just a bit. There are still hints of both, but noticeably less. I'm really enjoying this one, and can't wait for the next draw.

As it winds down, the pepper pics up a bit, and the licorice is almost gone. The draw is still a bit to tight for me, but it's not slowing me down any. I really didn't want this one to end.

Whee · 12-16-2009, 05:32 PM

Great review of one of my faves. The pepperiness goes without saying, I have also gotten a little licorice as well. Not in every stick, but it has been there.

McSmokey · 12-16-2009, 05:40 PM

Great Review one of my faves

Smokin Gator · 12-16-2009, 06:12 PM

Great review!!! I just lit one of my favorites... the DPG Cuban Classic Petite Lancero. I like all of the Cuban Classic line...

CigarNut · 12-16-2009, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the great review! I really like the DPG CC 1979's -- I need to get myself another box of those soon.

dannysguitar · 12-16-2009, 06:23 PM

Great review! I like the Belicoso the best, but really, I like them all!

Ratters · 12-16-2009, 06:44 PM

Yep, great smoke. Hard no to bite on them when they came up on joe today, but I still have a bunch.

Bruins Fan · 12-16-2009, 06:45 PM

One of my favorites also

RevSmoke · 12-16-2009, 07:25 PM

As you said, tastes are subjective. While I like this vitola, my favorite of the line is the Perla. Best flavor bomb of the lot.

12-16-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

As you said, tastes are subjective. While I like this vitola, my favorite of the line is the Perla. Best flavor bomb of the lot.

12-16-2009, 08:29 PM

Nick, Nice review and pic's my brother!

12-17-2009, 04:46 AM

Nice review on one of my favorite cigars. I love the belicoso and the robusto.

elderboy02 · 12-17-2009, 05:03 AM

Nice review! I love them all, but the Petit Lancero (1977) is my favorite.

Adriftpanda · 12-17-2009, 05:23 AM

Got to dig around the cooler to see if I still have any, it's been at least a year since I've smoked this thing. Thanks for the reminder Nick.

kelmac07 · 12-17-2009, 07:30 AM

These rock!! One of the few non maduros that I really enjoy.

rizzle · 12-17-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Great review!!! I just lit one of my favorites... the DPG Cuban Classic Petite Lancero. I like all of the Cuban Classic line...

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Nice review! I love them all, but the Petit Lancero (1977) is my favorite.

That's the one right there boys. Could easily argue it to be my favorite Pepin stick.

12-16-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Since reviews are subjective to one's taste buds, I decided to go ahead and post this review. Perhaps some will think I'm nuts, but I'm just saying what I tasted, so here goes. Initial observations find a very nice wrapper. A subtle earthy aroma from the cigar. Pre-light draw is a bit tight, so I make a second cut with my v-cutter. Right off the bat, I get a very nice spicy note. It reminds me of peppered beef jerky. The flavor is really coming off nicely. After about 20 minutes I start to get a black licorice flavor mixed in with the pepper. This cigar leaves a very nice pepper flavor on the lips. The burn is flawless, with a nice white ash. Plenty of flavorful smoke comes from a still tight draw. The mix of peppered beef jerky and black licorice is till coming through very nicely. For some reason I keep having flashbacks of jagermeister ! I know, you guys now think I'm crazy. As the second 3rd finishes up, the flavors are dropping off just a bit. There are still hints of both, but noticeably less. I'm really enjoying this one, and can't wait for the next draw. As it winds down, the pepper pics up a bit, and the licorice is almost gone. The draw is still a bit to tight for me, but it's not slowing me down any. I really didn't want this one to end. __________________

12-16-2009, 05:32 PM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Great review of one of my faves. The pepperiness goes without saying, I have also gotten a little licorice as well. Not in every stick, but it has been there. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#3
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Great Review one of my faves

12-16-2009, 06:12 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Great review!!! I just lit one of my favorites... the DPG Cuban Classic Petite Lancero. I like all of the Cuban Classic line... __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

12-16-2009, 06:13 PM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Thanks for the great review! I really like the DPG CC 1979's -- I need to get myself another box of those soon.

12-16-2009, 06:23 PM	#6
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Great review! I like the Belicoso the best, but really, I like them all! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

12-16-2009, 06:44 PM	#7
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Yep, great smoke. Hard no to bite on them when they came up on joe today, but I still have a bunch.

12-16-2009, 06:45 PM	#8
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto One of my favorites also __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

12-16-2009, 07:25 PM	#9
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,881 Trading: (51)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto As you said, tastes are subjective. While I like this vitola, my favorite of the line is the Perla. Best flavor bomb of the lot. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-16-2009, 08:29 PM	#11
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Nick, Nice review and pic's my brother!

12-17-2009, 04:46 AM	#12
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Nice review on one of my favorite cigars. I love the belicoso and the robusto.

12-17-2009, 05:03 AM	#13
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,516 Trading: (133)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Nice review! I love them all, but the Petit Lancero (1977) is my favorite.

12-17-2009, 05:23 AM	#14
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto Got to dig around the cooler to see if I still have any, it's been at least a year since I've smoked this thing. Thanks for the reminder Nick. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

12-17-2009, 07:30 AM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: D.P.G. Cuban Classic Robusto These rock!! One of the few non maduros that I really enjoy. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"