Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet

borndead1 · 11-02-2008, 08:23 AM

Size: "Fundadores", I would call it a lancero at 7 X 40.

I ain't kiddin', I've been smoking CCs all weekend and this cigar is one of the best NCs I've EVER had! Prelight the cigar has a very floral aroma. While smoking, this cigar shows deep, rich flavors that seem to cover the entire spectrum of what a good cigar is supposed to taste like. The floral is still very present in the aroma of the smoke coming from the foot but not so much in the flavor of the smoke. This adds another dimension to the whole experience. Picture perfect burn and draw.

Just a fantastic cigar. This is the only size I've tried of this line, but the other sizes WILL be smoked, and soon!

BlackIrish · 11-02-2008, 11:06 AM

I've enjoyed these cigars -- they're surprisingly good -- but haven't had the lancero yet. Thanks for the review!

BlackIrish

drob · 11-02-2008, 11:13 AM

I have had the Robusto and #4's, and I agree - they are very, very good.

NickyTeen · 11-02-2008, 01:16 PM

I have had the robusto, churchill, and toro and find them all delicious.

I think this is a good cigar that is overlooked by most.

duckmanco · 11-02-2008, 01:38 PM

Whats the flavor profile on these?

BlackIrish · 11-02-2008, 02:14 PM

Here's a review I did a few months ago on another site:

Made by Oliva, CI had been promoting this new line of Sol Cubano, and I got a great deal on a sampler. It's a very good cigar, but when price/value is considered, it's great.

Dark H2000 wrapper, very nice to the eye and the nose. Well filled, solid in the hand.

It lights easily and burns well, with just a little scalloping. The flavor is very good: medium-full body, spicy, earthy, long finish. It's well balanced and doesn't hit you with power. It starts with a burst of spice, but then settles into a darker more, mellow spice, with more medium bodied finish. It burns slowly, with hints of light chocolate and spice flavors popping up along the way. The smoke isn't complex enough to make this a great cigar, but it is quite good, very enjoyable, however, and an excellent value if you do just a little shopping around at auction (I've since picked up a box of 25 Churchills for about $40 - hadn't planned to commit to a box, but saw a deal and took it).

TOB9595 · 11-02-2008, 04:41 PM

This stick was unknown to me till now.
Thank you
Tom

11-08-2008, 02:22 PM

I just got one. Thanks NickyTeen

I am looking forwad to enjoing it tonight.

gvarsity · 11-08-2008, 09:46 PM

Thanks I have been curious about these and haven't heard much.

Scottw · 11-08-2008, 09:47 PM

I knew nothing about this stick so thanks a bunch for the review.

11-09-2008, 01:15 PM

Well I was sitting there last night I light up my Sol Cubano and was thinking for the first inch this is ok then the second inch I was thinking I don't see what the hype is??? Then I tapped off the ash and the rest of the stick was great, I was like wow that is what everybody is talking about. I don't think it will be my Go-To but I'll definently be picking up a few more.

Gophernut · 11-17-2008, 12:57 PM

Bought a 5er of the size 'A' of these off of cbid. I was looking for a cigar that I could smoke when I mowed my yard without having to get off the mower too many times for a 2nd cigars. This is the one! At 9x48, it last the better part of two hours for me, and smokes like a dream. The burn has always been right on, with only minor issues that always seem to work themselves out. The flavor is right on too. Great cigar! Nice review too!

TOB9595 · 11-17-2008, 02:09 PM

I had one of the 9x48 sticks and it was a delightful smoke.
Since this original review cam out I have a bunch of the Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinets. I'll be trying the "B" blend tomorrow.
Tom

borndead1 · 11-18-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOB9595

I had one of the 9x48 sticks and it was a delightful smoke.
Since this original review cam out I have a bunch of the Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinets. I'll be trying the "B" blend tomorrow.
Tom

Sol Cubano is, I believe, only the name of the company. The Connie, Sumatra, and Maduro are made by Oliva, the Cuban Cabinet is made by AJ Fernandez. I don't know who makes the Series B.

MarkinAZ · 11-18-2008, 09:31 PM

About 6 months back, I won two 5ers of the Cuban Cabinet Robusto's on Cbid. Upon arrival, I smoked one ROTT and wasn't too impressed. After a month resting in the humi, there was a definite improvement and that's how its been ever since. The robusto simply gets better with additional rest (as I'm sure it does with the other sizes available in the Cuban Cabinet series), and yes, the Cuban Cabinet is blended by A.J. Fernandez

TOB9595 · 11-19-2008, 08:06 PM

I did a series B tonight. Wrote a review.
You will be pleased with it as well as the Cuban Cabinet.
Tom

renton20 · 11-19-2008, 10:03 PM

Just picked up a box of the robustos off the devil site after this and the blind review that ted did. Was just gonna grab a 5er but for $28 I couldn't say no. Any advice on if they need any resting time?

Coz77 · 11-25-2008, 08:37 AM

I'm going to pull the trigger on the CI one day deal because of this thread. However I need to wait until after 3pm to complete my order because if I order now they will be sitting on my door step when Im out of town for the holiday.

Really looking forward to trying these........ only 13 hrs left for the CI 1-Day Deal.

BlackIrish · 11-25-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renton20

Just picked up a box of the robustos off the devil site after this and the blind review that ted did. Was just gonna grab a 5er but for $28 I couldn't say no. Any advice on if they need any resting time?

They're pretty good fresh but much better with about 6mos rest. The one that Ted did came from me and it had about 6-8 mos humidor time.

BlackIrish

Coz77 · 11-25-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackIrish

They're pretty good fresh but much better with about 6mos rest. The one that Ted did came from me and it had about 6-8 mos humidor time.

BlackIrish

Its all your fault Eddie...if I don't like them....take cover!

11-02-2008, 08:23 AM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,321 Trading: (7)	Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Size: "Fundadores", I would call it a lancero at 7 X 40. I ain't kiddin', I've been smoking CCs all weekend and this cigar is one of the best NCs I've EVER had! Prelight the cigar has a very floral aroma. While smoking, this cigar shows deep, rich flavors that seem to cover the entire spectrum of what a good cigar is supposed to taste like. The floral is still very present in the aroma of the smoke coming from the foot but not so much in the flavor of the smoke. This adds another dimension to the whole experience. Picture perfect burn and draw. Just a fantastic cigar. This is the only size I've tried of this line, but the other sizes WILL be smoked, and soon!

11-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#2
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I've enjoyed these cigars -- they're surprisingly good -- but haven't had the lancero yet. Thanks for the review! BlackIrish __________________

11-02-2008, 11:13 AM	#3
drob Superbowl XLIV Champs! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Here Posts: 245 Trading: (8)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I have had the Robusto and #4's, and I agree - they are very, very good.

11-02-2008, 01:38 PM	#5
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Whats the flavor profile on these? __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

11-02-2008, 02:14 PM	#6
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Here's a review I did a few months ago on another site: Made by Oliva, CI had been promoting this new line of Sol Cubano, and I got a great deal on a sampler. It's a very good cigar, but when price/value is considered, it's great. Dark H2000 wrapper, very nice to the eye and the nose. Well filled, solid in the hand. It lights easily and burns well, with just a little scalloping. The flavor is very good: medium-full body, spicy, earthy, long finish. It's well balanced and doesn't hit you with power. It starts with a burst of spice, but then settles into a darker more, mellow spice, with more medium bodied finish. It burns slowly, with hints of light chocolate and spice flavors popping up along the way. The smoke isn't complex enough to make this a great cigar, but it is quite good, very enjoyable, however, and an excellent value if you do just a little shopping around at auction (I've since picked up a box of 25 Churchills for about $40 - hadn't planned to commit to a box, but saw a deal and took it). __________________

11-02-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I have had the robusto, churchill, and toro and find them all delicious. I think this is a good cigar that is overlooked by most.

11-02-2008, 04:41 PM	#7
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet This stick was unknown to me till now. Thank you Tom

11-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#8
JollyGiant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I just got one. Thanks NickyTeen I am looking forwad to enjoing it tonight.

11-08-2008, 09:46 PM	#9
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Thanks I have been curious about these and haven't heard much.

11-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#10
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I knew nothing about this stick so thanks a bunch for the review. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-09-2008, 01:15 PM	#11
JollyGiant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Well I was sitting there last night I light up my Sol Cubano and was thinking for the first inch this is ok then the second inch I was thinking I don't see what the hype is??? Then I tapped off the ash and the rest of the stick was great, I was like wow that is what everybody is talking about. I don't think it will be my Go-To but I'll definently be picking up a few more.

11-17-2008, 12:57 PM	#12
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Bought a 5er of the size 'A' of these off of cbid. I was looking for a cigar that I could smoke when I mowed my yard without having to get off the mower too many times for a 2nd cigars. This is the one! At 9x48, it last the better part of two hours for me, and smokes like a dream. The burn has always been right on, with only minor issues that always seem to work themselves out. The flavor is right on too. Great cigar! Nice review too!

11-17-2008, 02:09 PM	#13
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I had one of the 9x48 sticks and it was a delightful smoke. Since this original review cam out I have a bunch of the Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinets. I'll be trying the "B" blend tomorrow. Tom

11-18-2008, 09:31 PM	#15
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet About 6 months back, I won two 5ers of the Cuban Cabinet Robusto's on Cbid. Upon arrival, I smoked one ROTT and wasn't too impressed. After a month resting in the humi, there was a definite improvement and that's how its been ever since. The robusto simply gets better with additional rest (as I'm sure it does with the other sizes available in the Cuban Cabinet series), and yes, the Cuban Cabinet is blended by A.J. Fernandez __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

11-19-2008, 08:06 PM	#16
TOB9595 Managing the UnManageable Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Central NJ Posts: 452 Trading: (12)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I did a series B tonight. Wrote a review. You will be pleased with it as well as the Cuban Cabinet. Tom

11-19-2008, 10:03 PM	#17
renton20 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 212 Trading: (13)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet Just picked up a box of the robustos off the devil site after this and the blind review that ted did. Was just gonna grab a 5er but for $28 I couldn't say no. Any advice on if they need any resting time?

11-25-2008, 08:37 AM	#18
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet I'm going to pull the trigger on the CI one day deal because of this thread. However I need to wait until after 3pm to complete my order because if I order now they will be sitting on my door step when Im out of town for the holiday. Really looking forward to trying these........ only 13 hrs left for the CI 1-Day Deal.