Brick House - Robusto

AmsterDan · 06-15-2011, 03:37 PM

Brand: Brick House
Size: Robusto 5 x 54
Origin: Nicaragua (Puro)

The Look, Touch and Smell
This is a fantastic smelling cigar. I am used to Nicaraguan cigars smelling like a barn almost, a heavy beautiful aroma. This Brick House robusto smelled somewhat opposit to that, very light ... still nice though. Construction is fine with a couple of veins here and there, nothing to worry about. It's a nice cigar to look at and the same goes for the fingers. No empty, soft or hard spots.

Isn’t it cute? My girlfriend’s cigar and mine with the same wonky burn.

Cut & Light
This cigar was lit easily and starts with quite some pepper. It makes me happy to discover the typical maduro like sweets, could be something like raisins. When the pepper takes back, a roasted coffee lingers in the background. The primary flavours would be those of deep wet woody tones, raisins and creamy sensations. I enjoy this complexity.

The taste seems to go back and forth between bitter/sharp to beautifully balanced flavours. In this second part there’s still a slight spiciness present. Not a whole lot of development going on at this point but the flavours intensify. The last part is where I start enjoying this cigar most, mainly because the pepper disappears into the background while the earlier named flavours remain.

Conclusion
Altogether, this Brick House robusto represents full flavours. A couple of wonky burns with one correction while my girlfriend didn’t have the need for any corrections at all. I would smoke this cigar again and recommend it to anyone who loves full earthy flavours accompanied by some spice and slight sweetness.

N2 GOLD · 06-15-2011, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the review...

longknocker · 06-15-2011, 04:15 PM

Great Review On An An Excellent Stick!

BeerAdvocate · 06-15-2011, 07:48 PM

Great review. I would have to say that this is my favorite cigar. The price helps too!!!

kelmac07 · 06-15-2011, 08:04 PM

Nice review. Been awhile since I've smoked one of these.

Neens · 06-15-2011, 09:07 PM

Nice review. Funny that you and your girlfriend's cigar had the same type of burn problem, I dont think the brick house have every given me any problems. I really enjoy these in this size and for around $4 a stick it nots breaking the bank.

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Nice review. Been awhile since I've smoked one of these.

Where did I put that address.

CigarNut · 06-15-2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the review -- Brickhouse is one of my fav's!

Subvet642 · 06-16-2011, 07:29 AM

Thanks for the review! I love these too, but have moved over to the Corona Larga.

06-16-2011, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the review! I had been wondering if I should try this stick

AmsterDan · 06-16-2011, 09:52 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys!

@smokpuff
If you fancy mature earthy flavours with some spice and slight sweetness, it is not so much the matter of 'should try' ... you GOTTA!

Mr B · 06-16-2011, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the review and nice pics. I very much enjoyed the one I was gifted.

RevSmoke · 06-16-2011, 04:58 PM

I have had a couple of these and enjoyed them.

06-16-2011, 05:35 PM

Nice review. I have seen these around and have heard great things about them.

cigarlvr · 06-16-2011, 07:43 PM

Great review and do a great job when you dont want to spend a lot on a cigar. The few that I have had haven had te same burn issues but have been very tasty

Don Fernando · 06-18-2011, 04:17 AM

hey Dan, glad you liked it, I didn't.

kelmac07 · 06-18-2011, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neens

Where did I put that address.

Don't even think about it Anthony...I have a few in the vinos.

cmitch · 06-18-2011, 07:26 AM

I've had the Robusto, Toro and Churchill. I wouldn't recommend the Churchill. It gets really nasty toward the end and I found myself constantly purging it. The Robusto and Toro are GREAT. These are my regular box buys.

Don Fernando · 06-18-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neens

Where did I put that address.

pm me if you need it.

06-18-2011, 09:17 PM

Very nice review. Fuentes have historically been finicky if smoked too fast or slow. You nailed the flavors IMO. These are a cigar definitely worth their price.

06-15-2011, 03:37 PM	#1
AmsterDan Ischn't dat Wiert?! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Brick House - Robusto Brand: Brick House Size: Robusto 5 x 54 Origin: Nicaragua (Puro) The Look, Touch and Smell This is a fantastic smelling cigar. I am used to Nicaraguan cigars smelling like a barn almost, a heavy beautiful aroma. This Brick House robusto smelled somewhat opposit to that, very light ... still nice though. Construction is fine with a couple of veins here and there, nothing to worry about. It's a nice cigar to look at and the same goes for the fingers. No empty, soft or hard spots. Isn’t it cute? My girlfriend’s cigar and mine with the same wonky burn. Cut & Light This cigar was lit easily and starts with quite some pepper. It makes me happy to discover the typical maduro like sweets, could be something like raisins. When the pepper takes back, a roasted coffee lingers in the background. The primary flavours would be those of deep wet woody tones, raisins and creamy sensations. I enjoy this complexity. The taste seems to go back and forth between bitter/sharp to beautifully balanced flavours. In this second part there’s still a slight spiciness present. Not a whole lot of development going on at this point but the flavours intensify. The last part is where I start enjoying this cigar most, mainly because the pepper disappears into the background while the earlier named flavours remain. Conclusion Altogether, this Brick House robusto represents full flavours. A couple of wonky burns with one correction while my girlfriend didn’t have the need for any corrections at all. I would smoke this cigar again and recommend it to anyone who loves full earthy flavours accompanied by some spice and slight sweetness. __________________ Cheers, Daniel

06-15-2011, 03:59 PM	#2
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Thanks for the review... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

06-15-2011, 04:15 PM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Great Review On An An Excellent Stick!

06-15-2011, 07:48 PM	#4
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Great review. I would have to say that this is my favorite cigar. The price helps too!!! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

06-15-2011, 08:04 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Nice review. Been awhile since I've smoked one of these. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-15-2011, 09:16 PM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Thanks for the review -- Brickhouse is one of my fav's! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

06-16-2011, 07:29 AM	#8
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Thanks for the review! I love these too, but have moved over to the Corona Larga. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

06-16-2011, 07:54 AM	#9
smokepuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brick House - Robusto Thanks for the review! I had been wondering if I should try this stick

06-16-2011, 09:52 AM	#10
AmsterDan Ischn't dat Wiert?! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Thanks for all the replies guys! @smokpuff If you fancy mature earthy flavours with some spice and slight sweetness, it is not so much the matter of 'should try' ... you GOTTA! __________________ Cheers, Daniel

06-16-2011, 04:35 PM	#11
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Thanks for the review and nice pics. I very much enjoyed the one I was gifted.

06-16-2011, 04:58 PM	#12
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Brick House - Robusto I have had a couple of these and enjoyed them. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-16-2011, 05:35 PM	#13
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brick House - Robusto Nice review. I have seen these around and have heard great things about them.

06-16-2011, 07:43 PM	#14
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Brick House - Robusto Great review and do a great job when you dont want to spend a lot on a cigar. The few that I have had haven had te same burn issues but have been very tasty

06-18-2011, 04:17 AM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Brick House - Robusto hey Dan, glad you liked it, I didn't. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

06-18-2011, 07:26 AM	#17
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Brick House - Robusto I've had the Robusto, Toro and Churchill. I wouldn't recommend the Churchill. It gets really nasty toward the end and I found myself constantly purging it. The Robusto and Toro are GREAT. These are my regular box buys. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

06-18-2011, 09:17 PM	#19
lou2row Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brick House - Robusto Very nice review. Fuentes have historically been finicky if smoked too fast or slow. You nailed the flavors IMO. These are a cigar definitely worth their price.