Robusto "C" Reviews/Discussions

Weelok · 02-18-2013, 03:02 AM

Blind Cigar C Review
Review Format
0.0 - 2.0 = poor/inferior quality
2.1 - 2.9 = fair
3.0 - 3.5 = good
3.5 - 4.5 = excellent
4.6 - 5.0 = superior

1) Aesthetics

Comments: This cigar has a coarse, dry dark maduro colored wrapper that has small thin veins. There are a few crystals are evident upon the wrapper which is nice. The cap is of the triple variety at the head of the cigars.

Score for aesthetics: 3.5 (seems a bit dry to me)

2) Pre-light Construction:

Comments: Good construction as it is not too hard nor too soft to the touch. The cigar appears to be well rolled and has a wonderful rich tobacco aroma off of the foot.

Score for Pre-light construction:4.5

3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked:

Comments: The cigar had an excellent draw and only required one match to get it lit. The smoke is bountiful and cool. The ash is a light gray color.

Score for post-light construction: 4 (bit too easy of a draw)

4a) Flavor and strength – 1st 1/3:

Comments: This cigar is a perfect example of a simple Connecticut Broadleaf maduro as it has a nice smooth sweet flavor. The cigar has no bite at all and is very smooth. The strength is a low medium and might even dip towards mild which surprised me as I thought it would be stronger based upon the pre-light smell.

4b) Flavor and strength – 2nd 1/3:

Comments: The second third is basically a repeat of the first third making this cigar fairly one dimensional. The strength did pick up to the center of medium but the flavor remains a consistent sweet broadleaf maduro.

4c) Flavor and strength – Last 1/3:

Comments: The last third the cigar picked up the pace a bit. The cigar added to the flavor profile some strength to kick It up a bit over medium body while adding a bit of wood and pepper to the sweet broadleaf flavor. Along with adding some character to the flavors came a floral taste at the end of the smoke which I found to be a bit odd. Perhaps it’s some grassy / hay character?

Score for flavor and strength: 3

5) Aftertaste/Finish:

Comments: The cigar had a short finish as this is not an oily cigar. The finish tastes of a light, sweet chocolate with a light tingle on the lips. The finish is pleasant and easy.

Score for aftertaste: 3

6) Aroma:

Comments: The aroma is of sweet grass and generally mild and easy.

Score for aroma: 3.5

7) General Comments:

Comments: This is a pleasant cigar that is fairly one dimensional but does add some character as the cigar hit the last third. The cigar is easy on the mouth and would not be a crowd dispersant. I found the cigar to be a basic good cigar but not one that rises to the level of excellent or superior.

Overall score for the cigar. 3.25

8) Recommendation: Recommended

Comments: This is a pleasant cigar and for me is best early in the day.

02-18-2013, 03:02 AM	#8
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,124 Trading: (21)	Re: Robusto "C" Reviews/Discussions Blind Cigar C Review Review Format 0.0 - 2.0 = poor/inferior quality 2.1 - 2.9 = fair 3.0 - 3.5 = good 3.5 - 4.5 = excellent 4.6 - 5.0 = superior 1) Aesthetics Comments: This cigar has a coarse, dry dark maduro colored wrapper that has small thin veins. There are a few crystals are evident upon the wrapper which is nice. The cap is of the triple variety at the head of the cigars. Score for aesthetics: 3.5 (seems a bit dry to me) 2) Pre-light Construction: Comments: Good construction as it is not too hard nor too soft to the touch. The cigar appears to be well rolled and has a wonderful rich tobacco aroma off of the foot. Score for Pre-light construction:4.5 3) Post-light Construction/How it smoked: Comments: The cigar had an excellent draw and only required one match to get it lit. The smoke is bountiful and cool. The ash is a light gray color. Score for post-light construction: 4 (bit too easy of a draw) 4a) Flavor and strength – 1st 1/3: Comments: This cigar is a perfect example of a simple Connecticut Broadleaf maduro as it has a nice smooth sweet flavor. The cigar has no bite at all and is very smooth. The strength is a low medium and might even dip towards mild which surprised me as I thought it would be stronger based upon the pre-light smell. 4b) Flavor and strength – 2nd 1/3: Comments: The second third is basically a repeat of the first third making this cigar fairly one dimensional. The strength did pick up to the center of medium but the flavor remains a consistent sweet broadleaf maduro. 4c) Flavor and strength – Last 1/3: Comments: The last third the cigar picked up the pace a bit. The cigar added to the flavor profile some strength to kick It up a bit over medium body while adding a bit of wood and pepper to the sweet broadleaf flavor. Along with adding some character to the flavors came a floral taste at the end of the smoke which I found to be a bit odd. Perhaps it’s some grassy / hay character? Score for flavor and strength: 3 5) Aftertaste/Finish: Comments: The cigar had a short finish as this is not an oily cigar. The finish tastes of a light, sweet chocolate with a light tingle on the lips. The finish is pleasant and easy. Score for aftertaste: 3 6) Aroma: Comments: The aroma is of sweet grass and generally mild and easy. Score for aroma: 3.5 7) General Comments: Comments: This is a pleasant cigar that is fairly one dimensional but does add some character as the cigar hit the last third. The cigar is easy on the mouth and would not be a crowd dispersant. I found the cigar to be a basic good cigar but not one that rises to the level of excellent or superior. Overall score for the cigar. 3.25 8) Recommendation: Recommended Comments: This is a pleasant cigar and for me is best early in the day.