Cohiba Robusto ASR SEP 18 (FWRC) Side by Side Review

[Bucky McSwensen]

This is rich.  It is super enjoyable right now but has a lot of edges that should smooth out in the future.  Robust coffee, a bit of honey butter on brioche.  Second third gives me rich tobacco and hay.  I have a couple of relight and tunneling issues which makes me wish I dry boxed this longer.  Final third is very strong.  Almost charcoal at times but still hints of the sweet grass notes and a bit of burnt coffee.  Really enjoyed this, definitely needs more time down.  Just a fancy cigar with tons of potential 

I value this stick at $16

Cost Ratio - 1.03

Cuba Ratio - 1.18

 

Comparison:

Significantly fuller bodied than the older one.  I can't fairly compare them as the older one was impacted by the storage in the cedar tomb.  This was a great example of a young cohiba with a lot of potential.  Might tuck away for 2 years before revisiting.  Really excited to have it smooth out and develop but need to make sure i dont overshoot and end up with a bland one. 

 

[Bucky McSwensen]