Miner Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Folks this is a long story so settle down.... When I started my cigar journey last year, Partagas D4's were the Robusto to smoke so I bought six from different sources. All bar one were rubbish so I gave up on Cuban cigars and moved to Nicaragua for my smokes. I then found FOH and the real journey began.. One year on and I discovered a single D4 in my humidor and WOW, what a fine smoke. So I took a punt (risk) and purchased a PSP box from Rob. They arrived today, I took one out for a closer look, couldn't fit it back into the box, so I smoked it ..... Now I'm not good at picking flavour in a cigar, (it is yum or crap). But this PSP D4 was really good. The box is 2012 so it is young but it reminded me of wet cut grass and took me back to mowing the lawn at my parents house during the Summer holidays. It was England in June so it rained a lot. Hence the wet grass. I will now hide the box for a couple of years and the wet grass will turn into warm hay and remind me of Autumn in England... I can't wait. So big thanks to Rob for putting me in touch with fine cigar. Here's the pic Sideways ?? Cheers
Stanislaw Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 nice.... legendary smokes, those, one of my personal favorites.... is it possible you bought one of the 99-00 cigars that had the blending issues....? i remember my first cuban was a montecristo no.4 and when I smoked it i thought it was too strong and not very good (this after smoking nothing but Fuentes) but for some reason i bought another one... then it all made sense....
Hazza Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Nice pick up Clive. I was seriously contemplating pulling the trigger on those D4s but decided against it due to Robusto overload in my humidor. They're a funny smoke the D4s. Had some that were pretty terrible and nearly turned me off them (not from our gracious host i might add) yet came across a couple that completely blew me away. Those already look sensational, by the time you wake them up again I'll bet they'll be ridiculously good. Enjoy!
Cohiba007 Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I call BS. No way you will be able to hide these. They will continually stare at you begging to be smoked.
backslide Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I still hate them, they're so darn inconsistent.
Hypersomniac Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 A delicious looking smoke you got there. I am a fan of the PSD4's.
canadianbeaver Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I also find them to be very hit and miss. I do not buy boxes of them any more. If they come in when I buy assorted lots once in a while so be it.
mk05 Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I would say you are missing out Lisa. If you want to purchase a sampler, I'd ask for 2012: PL P/MC HU C#1 Party D4 JL #2/PC QdO Corona Siglo I These are smoking very well right out the gate.
maverickdrinker Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I still hate them, they're so darn inconsistent. X2
SCgarman Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I will never buy a box of D4. Too many complaints about inconsistency and bad flavor. For Partagas flavor, I am hooked on the Shorts, they are not robusto sized but they are very consistent in construction and flavor. For a robusto, I will take the RASS and BRC any day.
canadianbeaver Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I would say you are missing out Lisa. If you want to purchase a sampler, I'd ask for 2012: PL P/MC HU C#1 Party D4 JL #2/PC QdO Corona Siglo I These are smoking very well right out the gate. Only one on this list remotely of interest is the PLPC. And I bought a box.
tmac77 Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Will stick to my Upmann Connie #1's as my go to Robusto. (well semi robusto as it is actually a hermosa #4)
Habanos2000 Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 They are always in my rotation. The secret is knowing which boxes to buy.
dangolf18 Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 i wouldn't say I've ever had a bad PSD4. They are a little bit harsh though when fresh (less than a year of age).
brazoseagle Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 I love the D4! If you get anything PSP from Rob, it's not going to be bad.
Joker Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Great review &comments Clive Though cigars maybe inconsistent at times, it's these wonderful surprises that keep me trying different marcas & viotolas Cheers Tony
Wil Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Recently finished an 08 box of PSD4s. Beautiful cigars.
David67 Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 I'll tell you another must have Robusto - Bolivar Royal Coronas!
LeafLover Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 I broke up with PSD4 a couple years ago. Took a chance and now I'm in love again thanks to 5 boxes I bought from Rob's SW stash.
OZCUBAN Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Great post Clive Cigars can do that ,I mean they can transport to a different place and time ,still waiting for my box to arrive ??? Enjoy
Jnaube Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 I was expecting a longer story... Seriously, good cigar and nice story man.
Bcrowell Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Holy crap. I ordered the first day the post was up and mine are still on the bottom of the globe. I need to upgrade to platinum membership.
asmith Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Loving the sideways shot. Clive thought he was standing up after a couple of drinks.
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