alawadi9 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Length: 12.7 cm Ring Gauge: 58 Factory Name: Robustos Supremos Vitola: Maginifos Type: Maginifos Presentation: Box of 10 (TBC) Release Date: Third quarter 2014 Much talk was going on about this cigar being one of the widest ring gauges to come out of Habanos and rumors circulated about it might be bigger than 55! Well during the Habanos festival this year, all rumors were put to rest when they announced the COHIBA Robustos Supremos being an astonishing 58 ring gauge! These cigars were handed out during the Trinidad Vigia dinner as the fourth Habanos to be showcased to the audience... I had the opportunity to try one back then and saved the other for the review for you guy! So here it is... The Construction - Of course, the first thing you notice is the whopping 58 gauge ring - the largest habanos currently produced - a very firm and smooth dark colorado claro wrapper with no protruding veins. This cigar shows that it is well packed with tobacco from the foot held by a semi shiny body and finished off with a beautiful triple cap construction. The Draw - By using a wide gauge punch on the cap, the draw has a little tight resistant to it which is expected from a thick cigar. Rich earthy scent with hint of dark chocolate are picked up from the cold draw. Some sweet caramel is also tasted. The First Burn - Toasted rye bread smell with some sweet nutty smoke from the first few draws. Noticeably of hazelnut and light cedar notes. A slight peppery spiciness develops but not overpowering and quickly mellows out during the first burn but sticks in the background. The smoke becomes light with a citrusy finish. Ash holds on strong but with a somewhat uneven burn. The Middle Burn - Continues to follow through with robust earthy and woody notes and sometimes taste of burnt caramel and raw cocoa. The smoke continues to be light with that faint citrus taste. Not much development in profile. Ash holds up well and the burn tends to even it self out. nearing the end of this part the smoke becomes hot and the peppery taste lingers in the mouth and somewhat numbs the tongue. The Final Burn - Develops a distinctive wet wood taste with a bitter finish. The black pepper spicy notes are highlighted towards the end which also gives off an appetizing cinnamon aftertaste. The smoke heatness intensifies and continues to be light with a citrus finish. Even though Habanos overshot with this wide ring gauge cigar, it still showcases a familiar COHIBA profile. The best way to describe this smoke is like a hybrid between a Siglo VI with a Maduro 5. Rich earthiness with a sweet spicy characteristics which will definitely benefit from further conditioning and age. Must revisit these once they are out to see how it hold up. Enjoy! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoyan Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Well done, nice review 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaStyle Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thanks for the review, it's the first one I've read. But... a big NO THANKS for me. 58RG + EL = nope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppsea Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thanks for the review The ring gauge is far too wide for me, but it is inevitable that I will get one when they are released 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpenter69 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Great review. Way to big for me, I'll pass. I was hoping Cuba wasn't gonna go this route. I can't stand the big rg. Oh well, hopefully it's just a phase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Great review with great pics. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharks Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Great Review!. Will definitely try one when they come out, although 58 gauge that's getting abit out of hand. Will be interesting to see how sales go, and pricing for this EL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Great review - thanks! The Maduro 5 comment turned me off even more than the ring gauge. Definitely not a cigar for me... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmurase Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thanks for this great review. I really like the format. I'll look out for this cigar. Will be interesting to try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlomo Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Nice review, thanks for sharing. Cant say I have ever tasted wet wood, pepper and caramel within a single cigar. Certainly not a Cohiba. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMQQKIN Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I was curious about this release. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMJoe Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I also appreciate the review! Well done! All I can say is 58 RG?!?!?!?!?! Fail, Habanos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moogypug Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Great preview. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarseh Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Great review, thanks. Looking forward to trying one. Sent from my Q10 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigatoh Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Hate to ask, seeing as we still have 6 months or so left of 2014, but anyone know when the 2014 els are likely to hitthe shops? December maybe, sometime early 2015? And yes, I will be buying this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I reckon these will absolutely fly off the shelves ala the 1966. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlomo Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I reckon these will absolutely fly off the shelves ala the 1966. Probably at first, and then secondary market will drive prices up. Just like the 1966. People will buy to resell and profit more than to smoke imo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Great review, thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2486 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Great review. Cheers mate These definitely have my interest, but I'm still unsure whether I can handle the girth :S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingMeadery Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Excellent review, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to trying this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alawadi9 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks fellas... The wide gauge might probably be the downfall for this release but to be honest it wasn't that bad to smoke it. Flavor profile will settle in nicely with time but dont expect these will be great straight off the shelves... needs time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmokealot Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Nice review thanks for sharing. I love Cohiba but that ring gauge is a total turn off for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynch Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'll be picking up a box of these when available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayday Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 it is SO wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Many thanks for this excellent and very informative review. Definitely not for me! Best, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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