Ken Gargett Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 Had not looked at these for 18 months and the post i did back then (i checked because i couldn’t believe that i ever liked them) was so positive that i am wondering what the hell is going on. This was even more disappointing than the Cuaba Salomones when balanced against expectations. I found it hot, bitter, burnt like the proverbial wind tunnel and even that was uneven. Very very ordinary. This was especially disappointing as the early examples had been so promising - i am hoping that it is just in some sort of dip but if so, it is a bloody big dip. Hard to see it ever coming out. Have one left in the humidor so might give it a go. Perhaps just a dodgy one-off. 78.
Bill Hayes Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I loved them first up when they were released but had one recently and was really disapointed. It didn't draw and no flavour so I tossed it. I thought I just got a dud. Hopefully just a bad batch.
El Presidente Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 The Trinidad Robusto Extra has my vote for the most overrated cigar of all. :-|
Well Armed Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I have smoked two and they both were flavorless duds with no character, power, complexity, or pizzaz of any kind whatsoever. I would take a Reyes any day over these.
idesign Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I smoked a Robusto Extra tonight. Not terrible, but it got boring. I'd take a Reyes any day of the week.
xibbumbero Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 Mine have been XLNT and will only get better. X:-P
Claudius Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 I have some from 2004 which are good (not great, but good). Nothing like you're saying. Weird. When are yours from?
Tampa1257 Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 Ken, I have smoked about a half a dozen or so and they have flat been hit or miss, batting around .500, so all I can say is that maybe, with a whole lot of time, in some distant future, they will come around. Hell, I really do think they are going to need at least 5-7 years to be smokable!
phxkev Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 Hmmmm...... looks like it's time to update the Hot Picks.
greenpimp Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 I've had two singles gifted to me from the same box. One was REALLY good, rich and strong and flavorful. The other one was so bad that to call it a fake would have been a compliment.
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