Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

This is my first review, so please bare with me.

Thursday noon and right after lunch I took out an Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto. This cigar is made with affection by two well-known names in the business, Erik Espinosa and Eddie Ortega that are mostly known for their 601 line. I sat comfortably with a cup of double espresso, got my favorite punch in hand and opened a perfect hole in the back.

The fire from the lighter along with slow spins easily gave life to the tightly wrapped package and the first impressions were mixed. Originally from Nicaragua, with length 5.5 inches and 50 in thickness, the cigar unfortunately does not offer any aromatic pleasure. But the impeccable appearance, the well filled interior and the very low price (you can exchange it for $1.5) give it some extra points.

There is nothing special on it, but with such a low price is a tempting proposal.

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Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

I normally like the EO brands.Was it too mild for you Spyros?
Their 601 Connecticut is my favorite Conn wrapped cigar out there.Not mild by any stretch.

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Never had a 601 up until now...
I felt that this cigar had nothing to offer... just tabaco smell!!!

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

I've heard that these aren't the greatest thing EO has to offer...

Either way, thanks for the Review!

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Don't confuse that economy cigar with the 601 brands,they are completely different.

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

these...
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...Green%20Oscuro

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

I know so... I shall keep an eye for a 601...

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

wow this one looks delicious :dr

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Totally different cigars Spyros,for the better I might add :)

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

as I said... I shall keep an eye for them...
I still have plenty things to learn :)

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Indeed.Thanks for the review by the way :tu

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

You are more than welcome ;)

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Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

I actually like these quite a bit. They do need a few months in the humi though. They are really wet ROTT and will burn funny and taste funny. I strip the cello of 'em and let 'em sit for a couple months. :ss

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Great review, too bad your first go was w/ an umpressive cigar for you. Better luck next time!

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Thanx Matthew, and BTW, I read your blog!!!!

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Keep the reviews coming brother...always interesting to me to see what folks in the UK are smoking...and thanks for reading the blog!

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

Sorry for your bad experience, but keep on smoking.

May i suggest you try a Gispert...

Re: Espinosa y Ortega No.21 Connecticut Robusto
 

That's the first time I hear about these...!!!! :rolleyes: