Don Lino Africa

Scottw · 10-24-2008, 08:57 PM

Got this one as part of a Bao bomb (thanks brother!) Didn't know much about the brand at all but was curious. It's cold out here tonight so I figured it was a robusto size and would do the trick with a bit of boubon to keep the blood warm.

It had a redolent reddish brown wrapper to it that smelled powerful put the prelight taste was smooth and nutty. I was excited to smoke this cigar.

Torched it up and began. The first inch of the cigar was peppery, not too much, like a nice hit of white pepper on the tongue, a hint of cedar and toast cam through as well. The burn was a rose petal one but corrected itself after about a inch or so.

The ash was white but a bit flaky. It did however last about an inch or so before dropping. The stick deveoped and some nice nuttiness and woodiness followed through the second third of the stick.

I actually called Bao around this point as we have never spoke before but I left him my # in a PM and he texted me. I thanked him for the smoke andwe spoke about getting together to herf when I am in MA as my wife attends school up there in Cambridge. Speaking with Bao made this experience even better and buddy, if you read this, I value your friendship even know we have never formally met and thank you for the thoughtful bomb.

The cigar finished with some good smoke, burnt toast and cedar. I thoroughly enjoyed this stick and would give it an 7.5 out of 10.

Thanks again Bao.

zmancbr · 10-24-2008, 09:05 PM

Nice review... it is definitely a good stick. Not my personal favorite, but I do enjoy smoking one every now and then!

10-24-2008, 09:26 PM

I like 'em alot when they burn for me.....but they don't like me. More like hate because they all seem to burn about as bad as a stick can possibly burn. I bought a bundle from C-bid....corona gordas and they will not cooperate.

elderboy02 · 10-24-2008, 09:35 PM

These are decent cigars. I enjoy them every now and then.

BlackIrish · 10-25-2008, 08:08 AM

I've smoked through a 5pk of the Duma (robustos) and haven't had any burn problems. I let them rst for several months at low rh. Like the flavor profile - cameroon tang backed with some muscle and spice.

BlackIrish

md4958 · 10-25-2008, 08:18 AM

Bao strikes again! Nice review.

10-25-2008, 08:36 AM

Nice review!

Late last year, I purchased a CI sampler with five of these (Duma) and five of the Kuros for $25.00, I like the Duma the most.

Pyro · 10-28-2008, 05:32 AM

In my opinion, Don Lino Africa is ok when young but turns out fabulous when aged properly for two years. One of the yummiest cigars I have!

10-31-2008, 05:41 PM

I have onle ever tried one of these but it was very delicious and wouldn't mind to place a few more in the ol' humi

G G · 10-31-2008, 08:05 PM

Thanks, I have been thinking about buying some of these.

10-24-2008, 09:05 PM	#2
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Don Lino Africa Nice review... it is definitely a good stick. Not my personal favorite, but I do enjoy smoking one every now and then!

10-24-2008, 09:26 PM	#3
greenwit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Lino Africa I like 'em alot when they burn for me.....but they don't like me. More like hate because they all seem to burn about as bad as a stick can possibly burn. I bought a bundle from C-bid....corona gordas and they will not cooperate.

10-24-2008, 09:35 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Don Lino Africa These are decent cigars. I enjoy them every now and then.

10-25-2008, 08:08 AM	#5
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Don Lino Africa I've smoked through a 5pk of the Duma (robustos) and haven't had any burn problems. I let them rst for several months at low rh. Like the flavor profile - cameroon tang backed with some muscle and spice. BlackIrish __________________

10-25-2008, 08:18 AM	#6
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Don Lino Africa Bao strikes again! Nice review. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

10-25-2008, 08:36 AM	#7
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Lino Africa Nice review! Late last year, I purchased a CI sampler with five of these (Duma) and five of the Kuros for $25.00, I like the Duma the most.

10-28-2008, 05:32 AM	#8
Pyro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Per Location: Sweden Posts: 30 Trading: (0)	Re: Don Lino Africa In my opinion, Don Lino Africa is ok when young but turns out fabulous when aged properly for two years. One of the yummiest cigars I have!

10-31-2008, 05:41 PM	#9
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Lino Africa I have onle ever tried one of these but it was very delicious and wouldn't mind to place a few more in the ol' humi

10-31-2008, 08:05 PM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Don Lino Africa Thanks, I have been thinking about buying some of these.