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Old 01-25-2010, 03:53 PM   #1
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Post 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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Old 01-25-2010, 05:04 PM   #2
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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.
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Never had a 601 up until now...
I felt that this cigar had nothing to offer... just tabaco smell!!!
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:18 PM   #4
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I've heard that these aren't the greatest thing EO has to offer...

Either way, thanks for the Review!
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:19 PM   #5
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Never had a 601 up until now...
I felt that this cigar had nothing to offer... just tabaco smell!!!
Don't confuse that economy cigar with the 601 brands,they are completely different.
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:20 PM   #6
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these...
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...Green%20Oscuro
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I know so... I shall keep an eye for a 601...
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:21 PM   #8
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wow this one looks delicious
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wow this one looks delicious
Totally different cigars Spyros,for the better I might add
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Old 01-25-2010, 05:29 PM   #10
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as I said... I shall keep an eye for them...
I still have plenty things to learn
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Indeed.Thanks for the review by the way
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You are more than welcome
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Thank you for the review!!!

I've always have been curious about these!!!
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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.
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Great review, too bad your first go was w/ an umpressive cigar for you. Better luck next time!
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Thanx Matthew, and BTW, I read your blog!!!!
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Keep the reviews coming brother...always interesting to me to see what folks in the UK are smoking...and thanks for reading the blog!
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Sorry for your bad experience, but keep on smoking.

May i suggest you try a Gispert...
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May i suggest you try a Gispert...
That's the first time I hear about these...!!!!
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