Olympic Cigar Relay: Robusto

[El Presidente]

Background 

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This was a deck discussion hypothesising a cigar Olympic finals in 4 categories. Yes, We cover all the big issues on the deck 

There are four races/categories.  

1. Petit Corona
2. Robusto
3. Piramide
4. Double Robusto

 CC and NC are competing for the Gold in each category. As a group we are to work together to nominate 4 cigars in each category. 4 CC and 4 NC. 

Today we are doing Robusto

Which will be the 4 cigars representing Cuba. 

Which will be the 4 cigars representing FWC  (free world cigars).

Part  Two: Robusto only today. 

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You would think that Cuba would run away with this one. However perhaps that is bias?  Can NC/FWC provide a legitimate challenge in this weight class?   

Who lines up on both teams? 

Ideally, at the end of this process, we will put some samplers together for an end of year taste off. 

[Shawn4212]

CC - So many great Robustos. RASS had always been one of my favorite cigars. Also my first Cuban box purchase yrs ago,  so I will go with that, but it's a tough decision. CORO, JL2, EPi 2 round out my 4. 

FWC - Original Padron 2000. Not fancy, not expensive, but a pretty darn good (and very consistent) cigar. I'm not sure I can think of 3 more I really like.  Lol 

[westg]

So tough this one for 4th spot

Cohiba all day long

Juan Lopez 

Epi 2

D4

I would love to put in Choix Supreme. For me it has only been the last few years that have completely changed for the better. 

 

 

[rascalmonkey]

thanks to the Prez's repeated recommendation I've added HdM Epi 2's to my robusto rotation 😁

[Chibearsv]

Connie 2, CORO, RASS, D4

Trinity is a must on the NC list for me

[vvvendo1969]

CC

#1 Vegas Robaina Famosos

#2 Ramon Allones Specially Selected

#3 San Luis Rey Regios

#4 El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme 

FWC

#1 My Father No.1

#2 Graycliff Crystal PG Robusto

 

[HoyoFan]

Let me throw in a few FWC’s:
1. Padron 2000 Maduro
2. Fuente Hemingway
3. Illusione Epernay le ferme
4. Aladino Maduro box pressed robusto

[Lt4-396]

CC - Price is no factor : CoRo

CC - Realistically : Either BRC or Ex#4

NC - Padron Exclusivo Maduro or Warped MdT

This was really tough. Every single marca has a fantastic stand out robusto. Connie #1, ERDM CS, Regios, Short Churchill, Famosos, La Fuerza, RASS, QD#50, P SdP, PSD#4 and the list just keeps going especially when considering sizes just outside the typical robusto size like the Connie #2/A, Media Luna etc.

[Ford2112]

Gosh . I don't buy a lot of robustos per se. I would have to put at the top of CC:

JL2

Epi 2

Coro

D4

NC:

MohFoe Trinity

That's about it!!

[Thirds]

Cuban:

Juan Lopez #2

Bolivar Royal Corona

VR Famosos

Partagas D4

(Leaving out CoRo stings, but it is what it is) 

Non-Cuban:

Illusione Epernay Le Ferme

CLE 25th Anniversary

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown

Padron 1926 #47

NC easier to narrow down for me and has fewer “stand outs” compared to CC.  

[Li Bai]

Well RASS, Epi 2 and Bolivar RC for me as CC.

Not enough NC smoked to have a say...

[MagicalBikeRide]

Some of the best cigar experiences in my life have been with a CoRo in hand. Can’t afford / justify it now, but I’ll never forget the magic they made me feel. 

[btort910]

CC:

Connie 1, JL2, D4, CoRo

NC:

Epernay, Don Carlos, Crowned Heads Le Careme, Caldwell Eastern Standard

[joeypots]

Cuba: Coro, RASS, PSD#4, JL #2.

I’m not considering the Hermoso #4 vitola which is often confused with the Robusto. My pet peeve? Though very similar, they are not the same vitola. One is a Robusto and the other is, well,  a Hermoso #4.

I’m done, I won’t bring this up again for another year.

New World?

It’s been a long time.

[gormag38]

Cuban: CoRo, Epi2, BRC, JL2

NC: Honestly not enough under my belt to make an opinion one way or another. 

[Mr. DD]

Cuban:  BRC, JL2, RASS, D4

FW:  Liga Privada #9 robusto, Atabey Brujos, MOFOH Trinity (edit), Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 robusto.

The Trinity is pretty damn good! 😊 

[Namisgr11]

FWC: Fuente Don Carlos Aniversario; Fuente OpusX Angel's Share (good luck finding the latter one today)

CC: 

HdM Epi2

PD4

EDM Choix Sup

PL Galanes

 

[charx]

NC: Paul Garmirian Symphony, Padron 1964 natural, Casdagli Daughters of the Wind Pony, Alfonso Anejo

CC: RASS, D5, JL2, BRC

[TMan1]

CC:

Bolivar Royal Corona

RASS

PSD4

CoRo

NC:

Olmec Claro

Padron 90 Natural 

Olmec Maduro 

Padron Family Reserve 85 year

That was easier than I thought! Lol!

[Thirds]

6 hours ago, Mr. DD said:

Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 robusto.

Good call. 👍🏽

[DeeBeezy]

Cuban:

BRC, CORO, JL2, VR Famoso

new world:

casdagli brave, davidoff yamasa, Ashton esg, padron family reserve 50th natural 

[RDB]

I can only offer Cuban contenders:

- Coro

- PSD4

- Regios

- Choix Supreme

[Mr. DD]

I believe a separate Hermoso No.4 team will be needed. 😉. I guess I’m a vitola snob or something.

[hrs1]

CC:

-CoRo

-PSD4

-RASS

-PSdP

Don't smoke many FWC robustos, but do enjoy a Padron 2000  .... Time to try the Trinity