Nica Rustica Short Robusto

mahtofire14 · 10-24-2016, 04:55 PM

I was asked by another member to review this cigar. I don't do many formal reviews but here it goes.

Nica Rustica by DE Short Robusto
Wrapped: Conn. Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: San Andreas Negro
Fillers: Nicaraguan Esteli and Jalapa

The cigar is a beautiful dark chocolate, reddish color with minimal veins. It has a semi wrapped foot and a pig tail at the head. A quick V cut goes perfectly through the head and I get notes of cocoa and fruit on the cold draw.

This cigar lit very easily even with the wrapped cap. Burn started a bit wonky but corrected itself about a half inch in. First third I'm getting that cocoa note with and added spice and leather taste. Very pleasant so far. Tons of smoke with a very nice draw.

Second third saw more of the same. An nice straight draw with the first ash falling on its own just into the second third of the cigar. The cocoa note has mellowed and given way to an intensifying leather taste and added wood notes. A retrohale adds a nutty flavor as well. Still chimney loads of smoke, which I love.

Final third the cigar Briught the full bodied power. The subtle cocoa note was still hanging in there but leather and spice were at the forefront. The burn was now razor straight and I began to notice I was sitting in a cloud. This cigar pumps out the smoke.

Final thoughts: This was one of the tastier cigars I've smoked this fall. It hits all the right notes for my tastes. I think this cigar would have been just another good broadleaf maduro smoke but the San Andreas binder put it over the top for me (huge San Andreas whore here). Construction was great, smoke levels off the charts, and it tastes as good as it looks (the wrapper is gorgeous). I will definitely have to get more of these as the fiver I got won't be lasting very long.

Porch Dweller · 10-24-2016, 05:37 PM

Good review, thanks for sharing.

Remo · 10-24-2016, 06:03 PM

Good review, love these

afranco · 10-24-2016, 06:16 PM

Great review I love this cigar

longknocker · 10-25-2016, 04:41 AM

Great Review! Thanks!

Dave128 · 10-25-2016, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the great review. Now I'm going to have to get a few for myself.

Big Maduro · 10-25-2016, 12:19 PM

I love these cigars. Always a lot of flavor

MarkinAZ · 10-25-2016, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the review and photo's Pete. I've only smoked the El Brujito, now will have to purchase some of the robusto' to burn

icehog3 · 10-25-2016, 06:19 PM

Excellent review, Pete, gonna check my NC stash and see if I have one of these.

ujponds · 10-30-2016, 07:58 PM

Smoked one of these yesterday at a Drew Estates event and loved it. Ended up going back and buying 5 more.

RevSmoke · 10-31-2016, 07:21 PM

How dare you post a positive review of these smokes. What you trying to do, get them to all sell out and prices to go up?

Peace of the Lord be with you.

mahtofire14 · 10-31-2016, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

How dare you post a positive review of these smokes. What you trying to do, get them to all sell out and prices to go up?

Peace of the Lord be with you.

You bring up a good point.....I'll remove this immediately.

Dave128 · 10-31-2016, 08:39 PM

Wait till I buy some please.

borndead1 · 11-19-2016, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the review. I like these. Interesting blend.

10-24-2016, 04:55 PM	#1
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Nica Rustica Short Robusto I was asked by another member to review this cigar. I don't do many formal reviews but here it goes. Nica Rustica by DE Short Robusto Wrapped: Conn. Broadleaf Maduro Binder: San Andreas Negro Fillers: Nicaraguan Esteli and Jalapa The cigar is a beautiful dark chocolate, reddish color with minimal veins. It has a semi wrapped foot and a pig tail at the head. A quick V cut goes perfectly through the head and I get notes of cocoa and fruit on the cold draw. This cigar lit very easily even with the wrapped cap. Burn started a bit wonky but corrected itself about a half inch in. First third I'm getting that cocoa note with and added spice and leather taste. Very pleasant so far. Tons of smoke with a very nice draw. Second third saw more of the same. An nice straight draw with the first ash falling on its own just into the second third of the cigar. The cocoa note has mellowed and given way to an intensifying leather taste and added wood notes. A retrohale adds a nutty flavor as well. Still chimney loads of smoke, which I love. Final third the cigar Briught the full bodied power. The subtle cocoa note was still hanging in there but leather and spice were at the forefront. The burn was now razor straight and I began to notice I was sitting in a cloud. This cigar pumps out the smoke. Final thoughts: This was one of the tastier cigars I've smoked this fall. It hits all the right notes for my tastes. I think this cigar would have been just another good broadleaf maduro smoke but the San Andreas binder put it over the top for me (huge San Andreas whore here). Construction was great, smoke levels off the charts, and it tastes as good as it looks (the wrapper is gorgeous). I will definitely have to get more of these as the fiver I got won't be lasting very long. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

10-24-2016, 05:37 PM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,399 Trading: (24)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Good review, thanks for sharing. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-24-2016, 06:03 PM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Good review, love these __________________

10-24-2016, 06:16 PM	#4
afranco Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2014 First Name: alfredo Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 645 Trading: (3)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Great review I love this cigar

10-25-2016, 04:41 AM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Great Review! Thanks!

10-25-2016, 08:32 AM	#6
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Thanks for the great review. Now I'm going to have to get a few for myself. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

10-25-2016, 12:19 PM	#7
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto I love these cigars. Always a lot of flavor

10-25-2016, 06:14 PM	#8
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Thanks for the review and photo's Pete. I've only smoked the El Brujito, now will have to purchase some of the robusto' to burn __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-25-2016, 06:19 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Excellent review, Pete, gonna check my NC stash and see if I have one of these. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-30-2016, 07:58 PM	#10
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Smoked one of these yesterday at a Drew Estates event and loved it. Ended up going back and buying 5 more.

10-31-2016, 07:21 PM	#11
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto How dare you post a positive review of these smokes. What you trying to do, get them to all sell out and prices to go up? Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

10-31-2016, 08:39 PM	#13
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Wait till I buy some please. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

11-19-2016, 10:49 AM	#14
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: Nica Rustica Short Robusto Thanks for the review. I like these. Interesting blend. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.