Deep Dive: Quai d'Orsay 50

[El Presidente]

Deep Dive: Quai d'Orsay 50

Did the world really need another Petit Robusto? Given the sales numbers, apparently so! 

It is a big seller across the globe. Huge fan club but not everyone is bolted on. That is the way it should be. 

Quai d'Orsay 50

• Do you like  Quai d'Orsay 50?
• Where does it stand compared to other similar cigars. 
• Have you noticed a blend/flavour/body change over the years? If so, approximately when?
• How long does it take you to smoke a  Quai d'Orsay 50
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Let's talk Quai d'Orsay 50  

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[RDB]

After hating on the 54s, I should say I’ve enjoyed these. My experience has been of a richer and more flavoursome smoke than the CCs or 54s. And the pricing looks relatively better after cigarmageddon.

[Arabian]

Great cigar, I make sure its always in my humidor, although I had some where it was bland. 

[JohnS]

Whether you liked another Petit Robusto addition to the Habanos regular production catalogue or not, you must simply marvel at how this cigar, together with the QdO 54, resurrected a practically dead marca in Quai d'Orsay.

I found the initial 2018/19 run better than subsequent releases, in general.

I've had some bland ones and some unbalanced ones too (i.e heavy on wood and/or spice) but on the whole, they've been good for me.

[foursite12]

Not a fan. Off-putting flavors that I can't specifically identify. Size is not ideal. 

Lot of love for the previous gen coronas but the 50s just don't do it for me.

[mater3333]

Love these. Especially perfect for a dessert-esc finish during a multi cigar night.

[jakebarnes]

29 minutes ago, mater3333 said:

Love these. Especially perfect for a dessert-esc finish during a multi cigar night.

This is really accurate. Great on its own, but phenomenal in this role 

[Ford2112]

They are just ok. Corona Claro blows them away. 

[rcarlson]

Boring. 

[SmokyFontaine]

I've had rough construction and find them way too light in flavor. 

[shokao]

I’m going through a 2019 box right now and it’s been great: balanced, flavorful and sweet. Size is great for morning smokes or as dessert and so far only had experienced good draw and construction. Great cigar to have and reasonable priced still.

[DikkeSigaar]

Really need a lighter wrapper to shine. One of the best value cigars in the habanos catalogue at this moment.