Fire Robusto

Kreth · 02-26-2009, 05:59 PM

Another bomb stick. The decent weather continues, 2 cigars in 2 days! I understand that this line is a limited release from Rocky Patel only available to certain vendors, so it was great to get a chance to try one.

Humidor time: This stick has been sitting in my humi for about a month.

Prelight: The wrapper looks decent. Prelight draw is easy, no easily identifiable flavors . The band is orange, yellow and red.

Burn: This cigar burned ok. It needed slight touchups a couple of times, but no serious issues. Total burn time was about an hour and 10 minutes.

Flavor: Flavor was decent, very smooth and creamy with hints of pepper throughout, not what I was expecting based on the name.

Summary: I guess with a name like Fire, I was expecting a full-bodied cigar with spice that kicked your teeth in. This was an enjoyable smoke, just not what I anticipated. I'll keep my eye out for more of these.

karmaz00 · 02-26-2009, 08:47 PM

hmmm.thanks for sharing

02-26-2009, 09:01 PM

looks and sounds nice

Starscream · 02-27-2009, 07:17 AM

I like these sticks. Thanks for the review.

taltos · 02-27-2009, 07:34 AM

Try the toros, that will take care of any hotness that you might have experienced in the smaller cigar and will give you a fuller flavor with a little more kick. In addition, let them rest for a couple of months before smoking and dry box. This will even out the flavor and take care of a known hard draw problem with these cigars. One good source for these is cheapercigars.com.

Kreth · 02-27-2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taltos

Try the toros, that will take care of any hotness that you might have experienced in the smaller cigar and will give you a fuller flavor with a little more kick. In addition, let them rest for a couple of months before smoking and dry box. This will even out the flavor and take care of a known hard draw problem with these cigars. One good source for these is cheapercigars.com.

Actually this stick didn't burn hot at all or have any draw problems (my humi is at 65%), but I'll try the toro. Thanks for the link.

Coz77 · 02-27-2009, 07:57 AM

Jeff if this is the one I bombed you with it was the Robusto (5X50). Im glad to see they have mellowed out a bit. The 1st one I had from the batch tasted young and very bitter. Looks like they might be ready to spark up again.

Thanks for the review.

G G · 02-27-2009, 07:59 AM

Thanks for the review and I have enjoyed a few of the toros.

Kreth · 02-27-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Coz77

Jeff if this is the one I bombed you with it was the Robusto (5X50).

Ah, dammit. My last review was a Corona, and my fingers must have been on auto-pilot. I'll see if I can get one of the Team to fix it, since I'm outside my edit window.

Quote:

Im glad to see they have mellowed out a bit. The 1st one I had from the batch tasted young and very bitter. Looks like they might be ready to spark up again.

Yeah, it was very smooth. I was just kind of surprised, like I said in the review. Kind of like expecting food to be salty and getting sweet, ya know?

02-26-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Fire Robusto Another bomb stick. The decent weather continues, 2 cigars in 2 days! I understand that this line is a limited release from Rocky Patel only available to certain vendors, so it was great to get a chance to try one. Humidor time: This stick has been sitting in my humi for about a month. Prelight: The wrapper looks decent. Prelight draw is easy, no easily identifiable flavors . The band is orange, yellow and red. Burn: This cigar burned ok. It needed slight touchups a couple of times, but no serious issues. Total burn time was about an hour and 10 minutes. Flavor: Flavor was decent, very smooth and creamy with hints of pepper throughout, not what I was expecting based on the name. Summary: I guess with a name like Fire, I was expecting a full-bodied cigar with spice that kicked your teeth in. This was an enjoyable smoke, just not what I anticipated. I'll keep my eye out for more of these.

02-26-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Fire Corona hmmm.thanks for sharing __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

02-26-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fire Corona looks and sounds nice

02-27-2009, 07:17 AM	#4
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Fire Corona I like these sticks. Thanks for the review. __________________ Insert quote here.

02-27-2009, 07:34 AM	#5
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Fire Corona Try the toros, that will take care of any hotness that you might have experienced in the smaller cigar and will give you a fuller flavor with a little more kick. In addition, let them rest for a couple of months before smoking and dry box. This will even out the flavor and take care of a known hard draw problem with these cigars. One good source for these is cheapercigars.com. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

02-27-2009, 07:57 AM	#7
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Fire Corona Jeff if this is the one I bombed you with it was the Robusto (5X50). Im glad to see they have mellowed out a bit. The 1st one I had from the batch tasted young and very bitter. Looks like they might be ready to spark up again. Thanks for the review.

02-27-2009, 07:59 AM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Fire Corona Thanks for the review and I have enjoyed a few of the toros.