Taboo limited reserve Connecticut robusto

Don Fernando · 05-22-2010, 08:49 AM

I think that it's about two years ago that Taboo released the "limited reserve" and I ordered a sampler. I smoked one that had a terrible draw, so the rest of the sampler ended up at the bottom of my cooler. Recently I found the sampler again and decided to give the 5x50 robusto with the Connecticut wrapper from Ecuador a try. The filler is 3 to 5 years aged Dominican tobacco.

The cigar looks nice with the light colored oily wrapper. The wrapper is quite smooth and doesn't have any big veins. The construction feels good and the cigar has a nice aroma that reminds me of hay. The predraw is a bit on the loose side and I can taste dry wood and raisin.

I can taste a mild bitter coffee flavor and dry hay. After a few puffs I also taste some herbs, but the mild bitter coffee is the main flavor.

After an inch the bitterness disappears, just like the coffee. I can taste a hidden sweetness and the flavors are mild creamy, buttery creamy.

The smoke time of this cigar was quite short, a robusto usually lasts me for over an hour but this medium to full flavored and mild to medium bodied cigar lasted only 50 minutes. The draw is good, just like the burn. I got a lot of smoke. The firm ash has a pepper and salt color, but more salt than pepper.

Would I buy this cigar again? Don't think so, the cigar was nice but the cigar is a bit on the mild side and I am not a fan of Connecticut wrappers.

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 6 / 10
Aroma second part: 7 / 10
Aroma third part: 7 / 10

Gooner · 05-22-2010, 08:56 AM

Thanks for the review!

cigarlvr · 05-22-2010, 09:13 AM

Great review I used to smoke quite a few of these for the price they are great sticks. They have been out of stock for some time now.

G G · 05-22-2010, 09:43 AM

I aint much on Connies either Ferdie. Nice review.

kelmac07 · 05-22-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I aint much on Connies either Ferdie. Nice review.

Me neither...but damn fine review.

ProBe · 05-23-2010, 04:44 PM

Nice review.

Bax · 05-23-2010, 05:55 PM

Great review! I've had a few out of a sampler also and so far have not been impressed with this line. I still like the Twists better.

05-22-2010, 08:49 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Taboo limited reserve Connecticut robusto I think that it's about two years ago that Taboo released the "limited reserve" and I ordered a sampler. I smoked one that had a terrible draw, so the rest of the sampler ended up at the bottom of my cooler. Recently I found the sampler again and decided to give the 5x50 robusto with the Connecticut wrapper from Ecuador a try. The filler is 3 to 5 years aged Dominican tobacco. The cigar looks nice with the light colored oily wrapper. The wrapper is quite smooth and doesn't have any big veins. The construction feels good and the cigar has a nice aroma that reminds me of hay. The predraw is a bit on the loose side and I can taste dry wood and raisin. I can taste a mild bitter coffee flavor and dry hay. After a few puffs I also taste some herbs, but the mild bitter coffee is the main flavor. After an inch the bitterness disappears, just like the coffee. I can taste a hidden sweetness and the flavors are mild creamy, buttery creamy. The smoke time of this cigar was quite short, a robusto usually lasts me for over an hour but this medium to full flavored and mild to medium bodied cigar lasted only 50 minutes. The draw is good, just like the burn. I got a lot of smoke. The firm ash has a pepper and salt color, but more salt than pepper. Would I buy this cigar again? Don't think so, the cigar was nice but the cigar is a bit on the mild side and I am not a fan of Connecticut wrappers. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 6 / 10 Aroma second part: 7 / 10 Aroma third part: 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-22-2010, 08:56 AM	#2
Gooner Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Chris Location: Belgium Posts: 150 Trading: (0)	Re: Taboo limited reserve Connecticut robusto Thanks for the review!

05-22-2010, 09:13 AM	#3
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Taboo limited reserve Connecticut robusto Great review I used to smoke quite a few of these for the price they are great sticks. They have been out of stock for some time now.

05-22-2010, 09:43 AM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Taboo limited reserve Connecticut robusto I aint much on Connies either Ferdie. Nice review.

05-23-2010, 04:44 PM	#6
ProBe Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Jose Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 140 Trading: (0)	Re: Taboo limited reserve Connecticut robusto Nice review. __________________ Love The Life You Live, Live The Life You Love. K Robbins

05-23-2010, 05:55 PM	#7
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Taboo limited reserve Connecticut robusto Great review! I've had a few out of a sampler also and so far have not been impressed with this line. I still like the Twists better. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.