Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto

borndead1 · 12-01-2008, 10:11 AM

Man, I swear...in my opinion Rocky has never topped this blend. I would go a step further and say that he has never topped this exact size and blend. This is one of the very few cigars I loved as a noob and still smoke all the time. RP's cigars have always been hit or miss with me (more often miss) but just this cigar alone makes me a Rocky fan.

Unique spicy/woodsy flavor, a nice bite in the nostrils, and an amazing aroma coming from the foot of the cigar. The finish is tart and earthy with a "dark" flavor that I can't describe.

"Super fuerte"? Meh...I would imagine it was back when they first came out, but compared to today's quadruple-ligero bombs I would call it medium plus.

What's also great is the fact that I used to pay $5 a stick for these at the Tinder Box, and they can be had on Cbid and occasionally Famous Smoke Shop for a dollar and change. Famous sometimes runs a Monster deal of a bundle of 20 for $25 shipped.

This is one cigar that I always have a steady supply of, in various stages of rest in the humi. They don't burn so well when fresh. I give 'em 6 months or so in the low 60s RH.

12-01-2008, 10:33 AM

cool i got one of these a few days ago carnt wait to smoke it

12-01-2008, 10:52 AM

Glad ya like em. I used to, but I'm now convinced that they dye their maduros, as my fingers have been left with a brownish/black stain on them after smoking. In my experience, it starts off ok, but no matter how much rest it's had in the humi, it seems to burn unevenly and gets harsh shortly after mid-stick. The secured a 92-rating from Cigar Aficionado, but I'm not quite sure how. Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks, I guess.

Jason

borndead1 · 12-01-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auburnfan1980

Glad ya like em. I used to, but I'm now convinced that they dye their maduros, as my fingers have been left with a brownish/black stain on them after smoking. In my experience, it starts off ok, but no matter how much rest it's had in the humi, it seems to burn unevenly and gets harsh shortly after mid-stick. The secured a 92-rating from Cigar Aficionado, but I'm not quite sure how. Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks, I guess.

Jason

I don't care for the ITSF maduros. The one I like is the H2000 (natural) wrap. And if you think the ITSF maddie wrappers are dyed, try an Olde World Reserve maduro. After you smoke one of those your fingers look like you ran out of toilet paper.

Starscream · 12-01-2008, 11:18 AM

One of my go-to's. Love this stick!

12-01-2008, 11:42 AM

One of my 'always have' smokes. No stains on my fingers, great burn, great flavor, and cheap!

12-01-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borndead1

I don't care for the ITSF maduros. The one I like is the H2000 (natural) wrap. And if you think the ITSF maddie wrappers are dyed, try an Olde World Reserve maduro. After you smoke one of those your fingers look like you ran out of toilet paper.

Hmmm....mayyyybe it wasn't the cigar after all!

Jason

12-01-2008, 01:40 PM

Great for the price and have always liked them

Whee · 12-01-2008, 04:24 PM

Got some of these in one of the first samplers I bought. Loved it then, and still keep them around for a nice, cheap smoke. Got one sitting in my "death row" box right now.

Not a big fan of RP's other stuff, but I really like these.

12-01-2008, 04:28 PM

Great smoke for a buck and some change

Whenever I go on a bidding spree on the devil site I always bid on all the lots available.

Got about 20 or 30 of them resting now

Chas

Coz77 · 12-02-2008, 09:17 AM

I feel the same way about the Fire corojo lancero...great smoke. Too bad they discontinued it

I also swore off the last ITSF maduro because of a dye issues and they seem to just get sour after the 1st half.

I think ill revisit the ITSF H2000 though....thanks for the review.

Skywalker · 12-02-2008, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the review!!!

I love these cigars!!!

kenstogie · 07-31-2009, 09:19 AM

I love these too. If you "forget them" in the bottome of your humi for a few years they're even better. As another guy said "there one of the few cigars I smoked as a beginner that I still do" I couldn't have put it any better as I agree 1000%.

kelmac07 · 07-31-2009, 12:23 PM

Great stick for the price...I enjoyed the one I had TONS!! I would buy these again. Thanks for the review.

07-31-2009, 02:21 PM

Just had this last night on the patio while watching a movie,,,,bought a dozen a few months ago and this cigar is a real delight. I didn't get any dyes on my fingers or anything. For the money you aren't going to beat this deal,,unless you get " The Fire" which is another great cigar and value.

Kreth · 07-31-2009, 02:54 PM

These are one of my go-to smokes, except I usually grab them in toro.

Dunkel · 07-31-2009, 03:25 PM

I had an ITSF Mad. Toro that I was given as a gift and it was very tasty. I wish CI wouldn't advertise the ITSF Mad. Robustos in their catalog 20 for $29.99 when they have been sold out for months.

I really want them.

Commander Quan · 07-31-2009, 03:49 PM

I too really like this blend. I've never had this size, only the box pressed coronas. However the coronas I bought have construction issues and most were plugged solid. The ones I could smoke were tasty though.

07-31-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunkel

I had an ITSF Mad. Toro that I was given as a gift and it was very tasty. I wish CI wouldn't advertise the ITSF Mad. Robustos in their catalog 20 for $29.99 when they have been sold out for months.

I really want them.

They have this right now with the quick buy at $9.50 for 5.
http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=758081

07-31-2009, 04:32 PM

I was intending to buy some of these after gifting me only one away after reading some reviews and loking at the prices they tend to sell for. Compared to UK smokes they seem damn cheap and extremely good value compared to the mainly CC's I get in the UK in my B&M.

Well that's it decided, definitely going to get me a bundle soon. Thanks for the thread/ review

12-01-2008, 10:11 AM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Man, I swear...in my opinion Rocky has never topped this blend. I would go a step further and say that he has never topped this exact size and blend. This is one of the very few cigars I loved as a noob and still smoke all the time. RP's cigars have always been hit or miss with me (more often miss) but just this cigar alone makes me a Rocky fan. Unique spicy/woodsy flavor, a nice bite in the nostrils, and an amazing aroma coming from the foot of the cigar. The finish is tart and earthy with a "dark" flavor that I can't describe. "Super fuerte"? Meh...I would imagine it was back when they first came out, but compared to today's quadruple-ligero bombs I would call it medium plus. What's also great is the fact that I used to pay $5 a stick for these at the Tinder Box, and they can be had on Cbid and occasionally Famous Smoke Shop for a dollar and change. Famous sometimes runs a Monster deal of a bundle of 20 for $25 shipped. This is one cigar that I always have a steady supply of, in various stages of rest in the humi. They don't burn so well when fresh. I give 'em 6 months or so in the low 60s RH.

12-01-2008, 10:33 AM	#2
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto cool i got one of these a few days ago carnt wait to smoke it

12-01-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Glad ya like em. I used to, but I'm now convinced that they dye their maduros, as my fingers have been left with a brownish/black stain on them after smoking. In my experience, it starts off ok, but no matter how much rest it's had in the humi, it seems to burn unevenly and gets harsh shortly after mid-stick. The secured a 92-rating from Cigar Aficionado, but I'm not quite sure how. Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks, I guess. Jason

12-01-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto One of my go-to's. Love this stick! __________________ Insert quote here.

12-01-2008, 11:42 AM	#6
CoroHo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto One of my 'always have' smokes. No stains on my fingers, great burn, great flavor, and cheap!

12-01-2008, 01:40 PM	#8
ByrneBrew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Great for the price and have always liked them

12-01-2008, 04:24 PM	#9
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Got some of these in one of the first samplers I bought. Loved it then, and still keep them around for a nice, cheap smoke. Got one sitting in my "death row" box right now. Not a big fan of RP's other stuff, but I really like these. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-01-2008, 04:28 PM	#10
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Great smoke for a buck and some change Whenever I go on a bidding spree on the devil site I always bid on all the lots available. Got about 20 or 30 of them resting now Chas

12-02-2008, 09:17 AM	#11
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto I feel the same way about the Fire corojo lancero...great smoke. Too bad they discontinued it I also swore off the last ITSF maduro because of a dye issues and they seem to just get sour after the 1st half. I think ill revisit the ITSF H2000 though....thanks for the review.

12-02-2008, 10:04 AM	#12
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Thanks for the review!!! I love these cigars!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

07-31-2009, 09:19 AM	#13
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto I love these too. If you "forget them" in the bottome of your humi for a few years they're even better. As another guy said "there one of the few cigars I smoked as a beginner that I still do" I couldn't have put it any better as I agree 1000%.

07-31-2009, 12:23 PM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Great stick for the price...I enjoyed the one I had TONS!! I would buy these again. Thanks for the review.

07-31-2009, 02:21 PM	#15
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto Just had this last night on the patio while watching a movie,,,,bought a dozen a few months ago and this cigar is a real delight. I didn't get any dyes on my fingers or anything. For the money you aren't going to beat this deal,,unless you get " The Fire" which is another great cigar and value.

07-31-2009, 02:54 PM	#16
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto These are one of my go-to smokes, except I usually grab them in toro. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

07-31-2009, 03:25 PM	#17
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto I had an ITSF Mad. Toro that I was given as a gift and it was very tasty. I wish CI wouldn't advertise the ITSF Mad. Robustos in their catalog 20 for $29.99 when they have been sold out for months. I really want them. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-31-2009, 03:49 PM	#18
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto I too really like this blend. I've never had this size, only the box pressed coronas. However the coronas I bought have construction issues and most were plugged solid. The ones I could smoke were tasty though.

07-31-2009, 04:32 PM	#20
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Indian Tabac Super Fuerte robusto I was intending to buy some of these after gifting me only one away after reading some reviews and loking at the prices they tend to sell for. Compared to UK smokes they seem damn cheap and extremely good value compared to the mainly CC's I get in the UK in my B&M. Well that's it decided, definitely going to get me a bundle soon. Thanks for the thread/ review