The Brick (robusto) by Torano

Starscream · 03-05-2009, 10:00 PM

I received this stick in a five pack sampler from marscigars.com. Never heard of it before until I received it in the sampler. It's box-pressed, the size is 5x60, a sumatra wrapper with Honuran binder and filler.

The first third was a little bitter w/ slight hints of ammonia. I was tempted to put it out, but I gave it a chance. I'm glad I did. The stick picked up in strength and the flavor got better as it progressed. The second and final third were quite sweet and smooth. I wish it had a little more spice (not much there), but overall I enjoyed it. Not bad for a cheap stick. I'd give it an overall rating of 7.5 out of 10.

RevSmoke · 03-05-2009, 10:11 PM

Let it rest a bit. This is a great cigar for the price. Never had the amonia problem with them.

Starscream · 03-06-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Let it rest a bit. This is a great cigar for the price. Never had the amonia problem with them.

Ammonia may be due to the fact that I lit this one w/ a Bic rather than a torch. I find sticks usually taste different early on when I light w/ a Bic.

Buena Fortuna · 03-06-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Ammonia may be due to the fact that I lit this one w/ a Bic rather than a torch. I find sticks usually taste different early on when I light w/ a Bic.

My house is a "No Bic" zone

Starscream · 03-06-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

My house is a "No Bic" zone

Normally it is at mine too. Couldn't find my torch, so I used my wife's lighter (she's a cigarette smoker).

03-05-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	The Brick (robusto) by Torano I received this stick in a five pack sampler from marscigars.com. Never heard of it before until I received it in the sampler. It's box-pressed, the size is 5x60, a sumatra wrapper with Honuran binder and filler. The first third was a little bitter w/ slight hints of ammonia. I was tempted to put it out, but I gave it a chance. I'm glad I did. The stick picked up in strength and the flavor got better as it progressed. The second and final third were quite sweet and smooth. I wish it had a little more spice (not much there), but overall I enjoyed it. Not bad for a cheap stick. I'd give it an overall rating of 7.5 out of 10. __________________ Insert quote here.

03-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#2
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: The Brick (robusto) by Torano Let it rest a bit. This is a great cigar for the price. Never had the amonia problem with them. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"