How have they aged: Montecristo Robusto LE 2006

[El Presidente]

Montecristo Robusto LE 2006

This was quite a controversial cigar which pretty much split the community into lovers and haters 

I know only a few of you would have sampled one in the past one to two years (or ever). 

In your opinion.....how have they turned out?

[jerrybrowne]

  On 4/22/2019 at 2:51 AM, El Presidente said:

Montecristo Robusto LE 2006
This was quite a controversial cigar which pretty much split the community into lovers and haters 
I know only a few of you would have sampled one in the past one to two years (or ever). 
In your opinion.....how have they turned out?

I’m a big fan of these! Great cigars.


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[El Presidente]

  On 4/22/2019 at 3:39 AM, jerrybrowne said:

 

I’m a big fan of these! Great cigars.


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Still cocoa laced, mid bodied?

[jerrybrowne]

  On 4/22/2019 at 3:43 AM, El Presidente said:

Still cocoa laced, mid bodied?

Yes heavy on the cocoa. In fact they taste like hot chocolate to me. Makes me want one now!


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These have gone through an extended "dumb" period. I hadn't tried one for over a year until I burned one this afternoon. My verdict...

This has become a very, very good cigar. In sum, an excellently constructed cigar, burned cleanly with a good amount of smoke. At this point, I would describe it as a medium-bodied smoke, rich and smooth with distinct flavors of bittersweet dry cocoa powder and creamed coffee. I have also been smoking from a 2004 box of Monte 2's, which I consider excellent. The 2006 Robusto EL is a better cigar. Well-balanced and flavorful.