dragon Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Good jobe on the review Ken. Who were those other 3 reviewer wannabees in that video?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Well done again gentlemen! Now, I am wondering how many more can we see before a fight breaks out! LOL!! Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Good jobe on the review Ken. Who were those other 3 reviewer wannabees in that video?? thanks dragon. as i've said before, there are plenty of people behind the scenes for these video's, and i have to carry them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckins Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 thanks dragon. as i've said before, there are plenty of people behind the scenes for these video's, and i have to carry them all. CARRY ON!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Myself and a friend smoked the PL Robusto today after watching the review and I have to agree. The first third was simply divine - best described as good old aussie christmas cake, but by the time you got to the 2nd third it became strong, very tobacco'y tasting. When that christmas cake flavor extends further into the cigar its going to be heavenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Rob, you really did deserve that Award. Not many men could deliver the line about a cigar being "melancholy" with a straight face. For those who are interested in body language... take a look at Rob's leg movements from minute 8:20 on. Let me know your interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugomarink Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Nice job on this one! They video reviews are getting tighter and easier to watch and listen to. If you don't mind, here are a couple of suggestions that might help further: - Add a detailed video close-up of the cigar at the beginning so the viewer can see the wrapper color, construction, etc. as you describe it - Move the proceedings to an indoor setting. The traffic in the background is distracting and too often drowns out the audio As for this particular cigar, I've had the same experience with the ones I've smoked from the box I have. Great rich flavor at the beginning that seems to lose itself in the second half, becoming more heavy, smoky, and, yes, dark. That's very much what this cigar has been like for me. I sure hope that over time the richness takes over. If the cigar could keep up that rich flavor profile from start to finish it'd be truly great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 This was a great video review. I agree these are getting better and I definitely look forward to them. The hard work in front of and behind the scenes is much appreciated. I'll also like to add a few suggestions: 1. Once again, lets get a close up of the cigar for a better idea of wrapper shade, oils, etc... 2. Moving forward I would like to see blind and vertical reviews of the same cigar from different years if possible to chart progression. 3. Fly me out to Brisbane for a guest appearance. I can cook too. Keep up the good work and keep em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 This was a great video review. I agree these are getting better and I definitely look forward to them. The hard work in front of and behind the scenes is much appreciated. I'll also like to add a few suggestions:1. Once again, lets get a close up of the cigar for a better idea of wrapper shade, oils, etc... 2. Moving forward I would like to see blind and vertical reviews of the same cigar from different years if possible to chart progression. 3. Fly me out to Brisbane for a guest appearance. I can cook too. Keep up the good work and keep em coming. If you are giving out tickets for the Czar Cigar Bar, I can take off from any Bay Area Airport. I prefer non-stop. First class is essential. I will be ready to review your smokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 i think we are safe. if we call it a war, if it is anything like the two biggies, it'll take you blokes so long to get here, we'll have shuffled off from old age (though you do seem to be getting into the swing of things in recent years).we'll assume the cigars are peace offerings - neotiations will be held on my balcony tomorrow arvo. we'd love you to make it but if you can't, okay to send the fireables on ahead. Mmmm- perhaps late but serious nonetheless. We [Americans] will blow the **** out of your balcony - with superior firepower and fireables. Then we will let you know how the negotiations will go. Do you not yet understand how we work? Democracy requires strict (god-based) precepts. Since god has chosen us, you will understand (eventually) why we are right. For now, just bend over. And as you said, we are equals. We are brothers! Love you man! Now, put your hands above your head. And don't move! We will blow the **** out of you, but remember, we are just here to help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Mmmm- perhaps late but serious nonetheless.We [Americans] will blow the **** out of your balcony - with superior firepower and fireables. Then we will let you know how the negotiations will go. Do you not yet understand how we work? Democracy requires strict (god-based) precepts. Since god has chosen us, you will understand (eventually) why we are right. For now, just bend over. And as you said, we are equals. We are brothers! Love you man! Now, put your hands above your head. And don't move! We will blow the **** out of you, but remember, we are just here to help.... it is almost word perfect for what i keep telling rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I re-read my post. It is scary! Not because I was brilliant. Far from it. What was chilling was how accurate I was to US Military response.... (ooooh! I just felt a shiver go up my spine!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 So who wants to fv(k with bunny, huh?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 So who wants to fv(k with bunny, huh?!!! you do know that rob is extremely envious that you can drink as much as you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Bunny does not drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 This thread has picked up some good speed. Keep it going fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 We will be lucky to break into the 50's today around the bay in SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie67 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 This thread has picked up some good speed. Keep it going fellas. LOL so what's new? These posts always end up in a different place from which they started. It's on reason why I love this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpimp Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Oh Bunny drinks... To me the beauty of the PL profile is the synthesis of the sweet spice/fruit elements with the darker, earthier backbone of the cigar, with the caramel bridging the two with proper age as I feel caramel is a combination of the two disparate elements, just as browned butter and sugar are disparate. I do think darker is an apt description (darker like dark coffee, chocolate, mushrooms.) And Ken---I am beginning to suspect that you do not enjoy earthiness as a characteristic. Is that true? You mention it frequently when disparaging a cigar. I would not like a cigar to taste completely of Christmas cake. It needs a balancing base, to me. Well maybe not to Ken. Maybe Ken just wants cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpimp Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Oh and I agree that this cigar will be great in a few years. The few I've sampled from my boxes have a dense, broad spectrum of flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiley Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 you do know that rob is extremely envious that you can drink as much as you do. ROFLMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSmokeALot Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hilarious Review! "melancholy flavors"..... I can see you guys are really getting scientific with these tastings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBill Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here is my review of this cigar! I smoked this cigar, A PL Robusto Asia Pacific Release, on Super Bowl Sunday. This cigar was well made with the beautiful gold embossed band and the second "Exclusivo Asia Pacifico" regional release band. The cigar had a nice natural wrapper with small veins. The cap was well placed and there were no signs of any costruction issues present. The wrapper had a nice oily sheen. Pre light hints of spice, light hay, leather and oak were present. After cutting with my Palio cutter, pre-light tastes of sweet spice, light espresso and an earthiness were present. Typically, Por Larranagas have a nice carmel flavor, which comes through in the flavor, but does not over power these cigars. The pre light draw was perfect with just the right amount of restriction. After toasting this cigar with my Dupont Xtend lighter, this cigar lit very easily. A good amount of light grey smoke emitted from this cigar. The flavors of light dry hay, leather, white pepper, oak and the carmel sweetness were present. The draw was perfect and there were no burn or construction issues. The second third of this cigar continued with the sweetness and spice blend, which was very enjoyable. I paired this cigar with a Don Zacapa Rum, which blended well, allowing the flavors to be savored. The earthiness, leather and the hay flavors combined to make an enjoyable blend, which lasted from start to finsih. The last third remained excellent. A creaminess remained throughtout the time I smoked this cigar. No draw or burn issues were present and the flavors remained. A slight amount of nicotine started to develop at the last inch, but I was still able to nub this one. Overall, my cigar was good. I know this cigar will be better with some age, but I enjoyed this one now. The blend was a complex, medium flavored cigar that was well made. The finish was enjoyable. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this one at 8.9. I know age will make this one incredible, so buy a few and let them sit for at least 3 to 5 years. Make sure to enjoy one now though. Thanks and hope this review helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh Bunny drinks...To me the beauty of the PL profile is the synthesis of the sweet spice/fruit elements with the darker, earthier backbone of the cigar, with the caramel bridging the two with proper age as I feel caramel is a combination of the two disparate elements, just as browned butter and sugar are disparate. I do think darker is an apt description (darker like dark coffee, chocolate, mushrooms.) And Ken---I am beginning to suspect that you do not enjoy earthiness as a characteristic. Is that true? You mention it frequently when disparaging a cigar. I would not like a cigar to taste completely of Christmas cake. It needs a balancing base, to me. Well maybe not to Ken. Maybe Ken just wants cake. a little earthiness can be fine. can ad some complexity, but as soon as it becomes a dominating feature, i find it a strong negative. i can always go out into the garden and grab a gobful of dirt if that is all i want. but just a touch is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami101 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Great review Prez.....after seeing this review I'm going to have to go smoke a cigar. Thank you once again for such a great review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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