SmokinLightning Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Name: Trinidad Robusto Extra Length: 6" Ring: 50 Box Code: Unknown (recent release) (My first written review, so bear with me) Setting the stage... I picked up a couple singles of this impressive cigar several weeks ago, and last weekend I was presented with an unusual opportunity to enjoy one. We had another couple over for a relaxing evening, capped off by catching up on a couple of new episodes of the Sopranos I had saved on DVR. To my surprise, my wife agreed to let us smoke a cigar in the house. ("Just one, and don't ever ask again" I believe were the exact words. ;-) ) The chance to enjoy a cigar, while relaxing in my favorite chair with a cocktail, made choosing the perfect cigar a difficult proposition. Upon spying the impressive length and girth of my choosen vitola, the look of suffering on my wife's face confirmed I had made the proper decision. Tasting notes... This well constructed cigar, with its pigtail cap and minimal veining, just felt "right" in the hand. The easy pre-ignition draw belied the densely packed feel of this stout cigar. A gentle toasting of the foot released a very pleasant smell of leather and coffee, and the first draw created a giant plume of perfect white smoke. Overall impressions were of earth and a leathery caramel flavor, with just enough spice to tickle the nose. The flavors remained consistant throughout the 90 minute smoke, the amount of spice waxing and waning as I worked my way towards the long finish. Summary... There is definately a box of these in my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Thanks for the review Brotha! Long live the Trinis! This is an impressive cigar and I have bought a couple of the 15 counters so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulberry Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 very good review, have these on that long wish list keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLimoDriver Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Gray eview - I have only had one but it was pure enjoyment - cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Under FOH statute 101....your wife has now set a precedent :-D Great review...keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkr Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 In my opinion, these are amongst the very best cigars on the market. Pricey, but very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Very nice job on the review. This is a cigar that seems to improve quickly with a little age. A nice treat once in a while.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purosdave Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I have two in my humidor that I haven't smoked yet because I was afraid they weren't ready. Surprisingly the Fundadores I have from 05 are smoking excellent so it should come as no surprise that the other vitolas are doing the same. Perhaps I will light one up this weekend as I brew a double IPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarZen Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Nice review. I too want to join the chorus of Trini RE fans. Nice cigar, nice size. I am keen to see what these will be like in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harwellplant Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 the few i have had have been good, but at the bottom of the marque for me. i don't think they touch the fundadore and, pound for pound, are not as good as the reyes. good review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dysfunctional Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 » in all honesty... I love these cigars but the only problem....besides the price ... is that even for such a large cigar, I find that they burn too quickly......does anyone have that same problem or is it just me ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpimp Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thanks for the review. I've only had two. One was wonderful, and one was not so good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tave1225 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Nice first review.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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