EzTheFix
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Trinidad Robusto Extra (Cuba)
Posted by E.Z. under Cigar Reviews (Photos)
Cuban Trinidad cigars have to be one of the world's most mystifying brands. Long famed to be the Cuban government's preferred gift to foreign state visitors and emissaries, the brand has since gone commercial and offers three main formats: The Fundadores, the Coloniales and the Reyes. A more recent addition, the Robusto Extra is the largest of them all.
There is no doubt at a glance that this Robusto Extra is a very well put together cigar. From the delicate wrapper, the pigtail cap, and the overall feel, you know that it is a premium brand indeed. The pre-light aroma is of very light buttery and cacao notes.
Because of the lightness, I expected a very mild smoke, and I was right. A quick light revealed an aromatic smoke with all so subtle notes of a semi-sweet woody and nutty character. I found, however, no trace of spice or even a tingle, which sort of separates this cigar from the other Cuban cigar brands.
The first third is very faint. This cigar can definitely not be paired up with single malt. It took an entire two inches of very even burn, before the smoke began to develop any complexity. The ash held up very nicely and the burn was impeccable.
Sadly, though, by the time I began to find the smoke interesting, the cigar began to have combustion problems and a bitter taste began to out do the aroma and taste of the tobacco. Make no mistake, it is a fine cigar, but in the end I found it too light-bodied for my taste.
I can not see how the cigar would improve any with age. Factoring in the price of this cigar as well, I would not recommend it unless perhaps to a smoker of very light-bodied cigars with a large overflowing wallet.
Posted by E.Z. under Cigar Reviews (Photos)
Cuban Trinidad cigars have to be one of the world's most mystifying brands. Long famed to be the Cuban government's preferred gift to foreign state visitors and emissaries, the brand has since gone commercial and offers three main formats: The Fundadores, the Coloniales and the Reyes. A more recent addition, the Robusto Extra is the largest of them all.
There is no doubt at a glance that this Robusto Extra is a very well put together cigar. From the delicate wrapper, the pigtail cap, and the overall feel, you know that it is a premium brand indeed. The pre-light aroma is of very light buttery and cacao notes.
Because of the lightness, I expected a very mild smoke, and I was right. A quick light revealed an aromatic smoke with all so subtle notes of a semi-sweet woody and nutty character. I found, however, no trace of spice or even a tingle, which sort of separates this cigar from the other Cuban cigar brands.
The first third is very faint. This cigar can definitely not be paired up with single malt. It took an entire two inches of very even burn, before the smoke began to develop any complexity. The ash held up very nicely and the burn was impeccable.
Sadly, though, by the time I began to find the smoke interesting, the cigar began to have combustion problems and a bitter taste began to out do the aroma and taste of the tobacco. Make no mistake, it is a fine cigar, but in the end I found it too light-bodied for my taste.
I can not see how the cigar would improve any with age. Factoring in the price of this cigar as well, I would not recommend it unless perhaps to a smoker of very light-bodied cigars with a large overflowing wallet.
The one I had I loved. It was definitely on the young side and got a little bitter towards the end. But before they happeend I really enjoyed it. I agree it's not a powerhouse, but I found it to be far from mild and complex in it's own way. Loved the flavor.
