Tabak Especial Negra Robusto

Kreth · 02-03-2010, 07:08 PM

The nice folks at Famous included a couple of these (one robusto, one toro) in my latest order. Confirmed with CS that it was a promo and not a goof, and decided to fire one up ROTT.

Humidor time: None

Prelight: The wrapper was blotchy, with a couple of prominent veins. I seem to remember the same blotchiness on the Java, so I wonder if it's a side effect of the infusion process. Cap looked decent and this cigar has a shaggy foot. Prelight draw was easy, tasting of coffee with too much sugar, thanks in part to the sweetened cap.

Burn: The burn was fairly straight. Ash was a little flaky, but solid. Draw was easy. This was a quick smoke. I didn't nub it, but fairly close, and in only 45-50 minutes .

Flavor: This stick actually had decent flavors: coffee, and occasional notes of cocoa.

Summary: Like the Java, not something I'd smoke every day. Decent flavors, although I think it would be much better without the sweetened cap.
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G G · 02-03-2010, 07:31 PM

Nice review Jeff.

bobarian · 02-03-2010, 07:34 PM

I have enjoyed the two of these I have smoked. I only dislike the sweetened cap. It is not nearly as strong an infused flavor as the Java or Latte. I have had the corona and robusto. The negra is not to be confused with the lighter wrapper version. I was quite surprised I liked this stick.

issues · 02-03-2010, 11:02 PM

Nice review Jeff!

I too was gifted one of these sticks from my girl in November and I also enjoyed it more than I would've expected.

Not bad for an infused stick...

Emjaysmash · 02-03-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by issues

Nice review Jeff!

I too was gifted one of these sticks from my girl in November and I also enjoyed it more than I would've expected.

Not bad for an infused stick...

Exact same experience here, as well. MedicCook bombed my GF with one of these and I was pleasantly surprised.

MedicCook · 02-03-2010, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the review Jeff.

lenguamor · 01-04-2012, 05:38 PM

Found one of these (a toro Negra) in the 50%-off box at a new shop, and since I had wanted to try one but balked at the regular price (for a flavored cigar), I took it as a sign.

Very nice. The coffee fragrance was rich, and on the palate it combined with dark chocolate and vanilla flavors. Some herbal and floral impressions floated in and out the whole while.

The construction of the stick was superb.

Not something I'd want to smoke but every once in a while, but it was enjoyable.

ApexAZ · 01-04-2012, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the review! Of the infused, these are the only ones I will still smoke from time to time.

Taki · 01-04-2012, 07:09 PM

Thanks for sharing and a great review I must add

When I started smoking again, I was into the Infused line up and smoke a few of these however shortly after I got away from the infused smokes and now am into the full bodies/maduros... Nice job

CigarSquid · 01-04-2012, 09:23 PM

I like theses here and there in the morning with coffee.

BigAsh · 01-05-2012, 07:56 AM

I must admit....a summer morning favorite around the pool with a cup o' joe....

kelmac07 · 01-05-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

I must admit....a summer morning favorite around the pool with a cup o' joe....

Like riding a moped...fun to do, just don't let your friends catch you doing it.

CigarSquid · 01-05-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Like riding a moped...fun to do, just don't let your friends catch you doing it.

BLAST!

BigAsh · 01-05-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Like riding a moped...fun to do, just don't let your friends catch you doing it.

...My brother!!

SteelCityBoy · 01-05-2012, 09:47 AM

Ohhhh....I remember the days thinking these were the best things ever! Hey, it got me into smoking and I remember liking them. I almost want to smoke one just to see what I think of it now...I would think it would be so sweet, too sweet. Maybe I have one left around here somewhere...

dave · 01-05-2012, 11:04 AM

Agree with all of the above. Enjoyable flavor. Cap way too sweet. I do like an occassional Red-Eye --- still got the sweet cap, though maybe a little less than the negra and duclce -- however, these got a bit more power.

STEVE S · 01-05-2012, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the review, Jeff, nicely done. I have smoked a few of these and enjoyed them. Very good for a change of pace, or with a coffee first thing in the morning.

jluck · 01-05-2012, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the review. These sticks catch my eye every time I see them but I have not yet brought myself to try one...will have too do it!

02-03-2010, 07:08 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Tabak Especial Negra Robusto The nice folks at Famous included a couple of these (one robusto, one toro) in my latest order. Confirmed with CS that it was a promo and not a goof, and decided to fire one up ROTT. Humidor time: None Prelight: The wrapper was blotchy, with a couple of prominent veins. I seem to remember the same blotchiness on the Java, so I wonder if it's a side effect of the infusion process. Cap looked decent and this cigar has a shaggy foot. Prelight draw was easy, tasting of coffee with too much sugar, thanks in part to the sweetened cap. Burn: The burn was fairly straight. Ash was a little flaky, but solid. Draw was easy. This was a quick smoke. I didn't nub it, but fairly close, and in only 45-50 minutes . Flavor: This stick actually had decent flavors: coffee, and occasional notes of cocoa. Summary: Like the Java, not something I'd smoke every day. Decent flavors, although I think it would be much better without the sweetened cap. Posted via Mobile Device

02-03-2010, 07:31 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,731 Trading: (10)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Nice review Jeff.

02-03-2010, 07:34 PM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto I have enjoyed the two of these I have smoked. I only dislike the sweetened cap. It is not nearly as strong an infused flavor as the Java or Latte. I have had the corona and robusto. The negra is not to be confused with the lighter wrapper version. I was quite surprised I liked this stick.

02-03-2010, 11:02 PM	#4
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Nice review Jeff! I too was gifted one of these sticks from my girl in November and I also enjoyed it more than I would've expected. Not bad for an infused stick...

02-03-2010, 11:41 PM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Thanks for the review Jeff. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

01-04-2012, 05:38 PM	#7
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Found one of these (a toro Negra) in the 50%-off box at a new shop, and since I had wanted to try one but balked at the regular price (for a flavored cigar), I took it as a sign. Very nice. The coffee fragrance was rich, and on the palate it combined with dark chocolate and vanilla flavors. Some herbal and floral impressions floated in and out the whole while. The construction of the stick was superb. Not something I'd want to smoke but every once in a while, but it was enjoyable. __________________

01-04-2012, 06:51 PM	#8
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Thanks for the review! Of the infused, these are the only ones I will still smoke from time to time.

01-04-2012, 07:09 PM	#9
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Thanks for sharing and a great review I must add When I started smoking again, I was into the Infused line up and smoke a few of these however shortly after I got away from the infused smokes and now am into the full bodies/maduros... Nice job __________________

01-04-2012, 09:23 PM	#10
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto I like theses here and there in the morning with coffee.

01-05-2012, 07:56 AM	#11
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,048 Trading: (46)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto I must admit....a summer morning favorite around the pool with a cup o' joe.... __________________ Keith

01-05-2012, 09:47 AM	#15
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Ohhhh....I remember the days thinking these were the best things ever! Hey, it got me into smoking and I remember liking them. I almost want to smoke one just to see what I think of it now...I would think it would be so sweet, too sweet. Maybe I have one left around here somewhere... __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

01-05-2012, 11:04 AM	#16
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Agree with all of the above. Enjoyable flavor. Cap way too sweet. I do like an occassional Red-Eye --- still got the sweet cap, though maybe a little less than the negra and duclce -- however, these got a bit more power.

01-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#17
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Thanks for the review, Jeff, nicely done. I have smoked a few of these and enjoyed them. Very good for a change of pace, or with a coffee first thing in the morning. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

01-05-2012, 12:39 PM	#18
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Tabak Especial Negra Robusto Thanks for the review. These sticks catch my eye every time I see them but I have not yet brought myself to try one...will have too do it!