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borndead1 · 01-19-2009, 03:09 PM

Smoking a robusto right now.

First let me say that Nestor Plasencia is my favorite NC cigar maker. He does make some duds, but he also makes many of my favorite cigars. The Reserva Organica line, the Indian Tabacs, and SEVERAL low priced smokes that I enjoy every day.

That said...the Casa Magna robusto is...meh. It's a good smoke, but #1 cigar of 2008? Nah...

Starts out kinda mild, nice flavor and aroma but nothing that really grabs me. Kind of woodsy and sweet through the nose. Definitely not a "strong" cigar, doesn't have the spice that you come to expect from a Nicaraguan cigar.

About 1/3 in, some nice flavor changes, a toasty nut flavor with a buttery finish.

Getting a little harsh around halfway. Gonna pitch it. I have 1 more, will let it sit for a while and try again.

#1 cigar of 2008? Nope.

01-19-2009, 03:09 PM	#10
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,375 Trading: (7)	Re: Casa Magna BTT at Detroit Herf Smoking a robusto right now. First let me say that Nestor Plasencia is my favorite NC cigar maker. He does make some duds, but he also makes many of my favorite cigars. The Reserva Organica line, the Indian Tabacs, and SEVERAL low priced smokes that I enjoy every day. That said...the Casa Magna robusto is...meh. It's a good smoke, but #1 cigar of 2008? Nah... Starts out kinda mild, nice flavor and aroma but nothing that really grabs me. Kind of woodsy and sweet through the nose. Definitely not a "strong" cigar, doesn't have the spice that you come to expect from a Nicaraguan cigar. About 1/3 in, some nice flavor changes, a toasty nut flavor with a buttery finish. Getting a little harsh around halfway. Gonna pitch it. I have 1 more, will let it sit for a while and try again. #1 cigar of 2008? Nope.