ManOWar ruination robusto 2

Don Fernando · 04-12-2010, 08:41 AM

Adampc22 gave me this cigar when he came to Amsterdam to herf because he knew that I liked the ManOWar but never had a Ruination. The cigar he brought me came from the original Ruination release with the normal ManOWar band, the newer releases have an slightly different band.

This 6 x 60 monster has a nice dark and oily wrapper with a few big veins that make it look rough and tough. The cigar has a strong barnyard aroma and the construction feels good. I can taste raisin at the predraw.

The first flavor I recognize is coffee with a hint of creamy chocolate, but the chocolate disappears straightaway. I also taste some pepper and a flavor I don't recognize. After an inch the creamy chocolate returns with some pepper while all the other flavors fade away.

After 2 inches the pepper disappears and the chocolate becomes milder. I can also taste an ashy flavor. At the 2/3rd mark I taste some wood with a mild creamy chocolate far on the background.

I get plenty of smoke, but it's quite thin. The burn is great, sharp as a razorblade, no burn issues whatsoever and the cigar doesn't burn to hot or quick. This medium flavored full bodied cigar lasted me 90 minutes. It gave me a bit of a nicotine rush.

Would I buy this cigar again? No. I was unimpressed my it. I do like the normal ManOWar though..

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 6 / 10
Aroma second part: 6 / 10
Aroma third part: 7 / 10

G G · 04-12-2010, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the review Ferdie.

Kreth · 04-12-2010, 08:52 AM

Nice review, Ferdie. Have you tried the MoW LE Figurado? It's the MoW blend with the Ruination wrapper.
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Don Fernando · 04-12-2010, 08:55 AM

Nope, haven't had that one Jeff.

KenyanSandBoa · 04-12-2010, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the review. I've smoked the regular Man O War and loved it(actually have a box arriving today)...I was curious about these, but I've yet to find them at the B&M.

Kreth · 04-12-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Nope, haven't had that one Jeff.

It's my favorite MoW vitola. I'd offer to send one, but alas, I smoked my last one about a week ago. Definitely worth a try if you can get your hands on one.
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Don Fernando · 04-12-2010, 09:07 AM

I'll see if I can find them anywhere, after I paid for my tickets to the US that is

MedicCook · 04-12-2010, 09:09 AM

Thanks for the review Ferdie.

kelmac07 · 04-12-2010, 03:49 PM

And yet another fine review Ferdie. I have got to try one these.

Ahbroody · 07-29-2010, 07:19 PM

Going to agree with Ferdie on this one. While I like the MAW I dont like this ruination nearly as much. It is just not doing it for me and I am left wondering what AJ was trying to accomplish from a flavor profile with this cigar.

Salvelinus · 07-29-2010, 07:24 PM

I really liked the belicoso version of this stick with the foot band. I haven't had the standard MOW to compare it to though. Thanks for the review.

04-12-2010, 08:41 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	ManOWar ruination robusto 2 Adampc22 gave me this cigar when he came to Amsterdam to herf because he knew that I liked the ManOWar but never had a Ruination. The cigar he brought me came from the original Ruination release with the normal ManOWar band, the newer releases have an slightly different band. This 6 x 60 monster has a nice dark and oily wrapper with a few big veins that make it look rough and tough. The cigar has a strong barnyard aroma and the construction feels good. I can taste raisin at the predraw. The first flavor I recognize is coffee with a hint of creamy chocolate, but the chocolate disappears straightaway. I also taste some pepper and a flavor I don't recognize. After an inch the creamy chocolate returns with some pepper while all the other flavors fade away. After 2 inches the pepper disappears and the chocolate becomes milder. I can also taste an ashy flavor. At the 2/3rd mark I taste some wood with a mild creamy chocolate far on the background. I get plenty of smoke, but it's quite thin. The burn is great, sharp as a razorblade, no burn issues whatsoever and the cigar doesn't burn to hot or quick. This medium flavored full bodied cigar lasted me 90 minutes. It gave me a bit of a nicotine rush. Would I buy this cigar again? No. I was unimpressed my it. I do like the normal ManOWar though.. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 6 / 10 Aroma second part: 6 / 10 Aroma third part: 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

04-12-2010, 08:44 AM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 Thanks for the review Ferdie.

04-12-2010, 08:52 AM	#3
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 Nice review, Ferdie. Have you tried the MoW LE Figurado? It's the MoW blend with the Ruination wrapper. Posted via Mobile Device

04-12-2010, 08:55 AM	#4
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 Nope, haven't had that one Jeff. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

04-12-2010, 09:03 AM	#5
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 Thanks for the review. I've smoked the regular Man O War and loved it(actually have a box arriving today)...I was curious about these, but I've yet to find them at the B&M. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

04-12-2010, 09:07 AM	#7
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 I'll see if I can find them anywhere, after I paid for my tickets to the US that is __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

04-12-2010, 09:09 AM	#8
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 Thanks for the review Ferdie. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

04-12-2010, 03:49 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 And yet another fine review Ferdie. I have got to try one these. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-29-2010, 07:19 PM	#10
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 Going to agree with Ferdie on this one. While I like the MAW I dont like this ruination nearly as much. It is just not doing it for me and I am left wondering what AJ was trying to accomplish from a flavor profile with this cigar.

07-29-2010, 07:24 PM	#11
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: ManOWar ruination robusto 2 I really liked the belicoso version of this stick with the foot band. I haven't had the standard MOW to compare it to though. Thanks for the review.