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Old 09-05-2009, 10:30 PM   #1
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Default Don Lino 1989 (maduro)

I've never had a Don Lino, but I picked up this cigar last week at Winston's Humidor, the newest B&M in my hometown (and a new member of CA, too!)

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut broadleaf
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Colombian, Mexican, Nicaraguan
Vitola: Robusto



Since tomorrow is a homebrew & bottling day, I had some prep work to do this afternoon cleaning & de-labeling bottles. Decided to light up my first Don Lino to help make the work more enjoyable.



Appearance/Construction
Box pressed robusto, with a dark, oily wrapper and a colorful band. Tobacco in the foot appeared loose, but the cigar itself didn't seem underfilled. Good burn, white/gray ash held tightly for over an inch at a time, resistance on the draw was tight but I could pull a decent volume of smoke.

Flavor
Prelight draw was heavy chocolate with a little barnyard aroma. After lighting, the taste was consistent throughout the hour long smoke--earthy, dry cocoa with a fruity sweetness that reminded me of raisins. The finish was long, and left a black coffee taste on my tongue. Just a hint of spice picked up at the band. Medium/full body, but mild in strength. Coffee would make a nice accompaniment to this cigar, but I stuck with water.



Overall
A very nice cigar at the price point ($6.) For me, this cigar was on par with a HdM Dark Sumatra. Probably gets overlooked, but would make a great everyday cigar for those who prefer maduros.
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Old 09-06-2009, 05:17 AM   #2
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Default Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro)

Great review and pics Gerard!! Thanks for sharing. I looked at this stick yesterday in the B&M and decided to pass...might have to grab one now.
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Old 09-06-2009, 06:51 AM   #3
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ok, this goes on my "have to try" list
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Old 09-06-2009, 08:19 AM   #4
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Nice review, thanks.
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Old 09-06-2009, 08:21 AM   #5
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is that from the same guy that makes the africa ?
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Old 09-06-2009, 01:58 PM   #6
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is that from the same guy that makes the africa ?
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Old 09-06-2009, 04:31 PM   #7
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Default Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro)

Very nice review Gerard!!!

I wish I could have helped you with the bottles... emptying them that is!!!
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Old 09-06-2009, 04:59 PM   #8
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Default Re: Don Lino 1989 (maduro)

Great review, Gerard.

Definitely an overlooked cigar for a great price - I enjoyed one myself this week.
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