I smoked the robusto that Alan sent, today. Wow does not begin to describe this cigar. I hope you don't mind the capsule review. I'm going to leave out all the fluff and get right to it.
Prelight cold smell and draw: Very complex, spicy, wonderfully aromatic
Draw: tight, had to chop 3/4" off the head to draw...but when it drew, OMG
Strength: this is a strong cigar, powerful but without the harshness of a JdN Antaño
Flavor: immensely deep, complex, heavily earthy, leather, and spice, just endless in depth, with a prominent sweetness
Body: ultrafull with a mouthfilling, oily smoke, dense from both ends
Finish: tangy and long, long, long
Sum: This is a great cigar that shows every indication of incredible potential. The flavors are dense and complex but somewhat unbalanced. I'm betting that this will become a classic in the years ahead. Just fantastic. An exceptional cigar that absolutely demolishes any Opus or Padron I've had recently and that includes aged X and Serie 1926.
Anthony, you are going to freakin' love this cigar.
Alan, thank you so much for sharing this gem with us!
Wilkey