Trinidad Robusto Extra

[SmokinLightning]

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.

[anacostiakat]

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.

[mulberry]

very good review, have these on that long wish list

keep up the good work

[NJLimoDriver]

Gray eview - I have only had one but it was pure enjoyment - cheers Mike

[El Presidente]

Under FOH statute 101....your wife has now set a precedent :-D

Great review...keep them coming!

[jkr]

In my opinion, these are amongst the very best cigars on the market. Pricey, but very good.

[cigarnv]

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....

[purosdave]

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.

[CigarZen]

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.

[harwellplant]

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.

[dysfunctional]

» 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 ??

[greenpimp]

Thanks for the review. I've only had two. One was wonderful, and one was not so good at all.

[Tave1225]

Nice first review.:-)