Read the cigar reviews and cigar ratings for the Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto.
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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto |
Average Rating: B (See
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Dimensions:
5x50 |
Made in:
Nicaragua |
Wrapper:
Nicaraguan-grown Corojo 99 |
Binder:
Nicaragua |
Filler:
Nicaragua |
| Reviewer 1:
Whitefish
Rating: A |
Construction
Comments:
Nice. Felt a bit hard, which made the draw a bit tight. It ended up not
being much of an issue. |
Pre-light
Aroma and Flavor:
Very good. Woody & earthy. |
Burn:
Decent. I needed to touch it up a few times. |
Drink:
Coors Light |
Smoking Notes:
This cigar started off with a great creamy, leathery blast. It was just
complex enough to make it interesting & provided some nice subtle spice
from time to time. I liked the ease with which this cigar smoked, that is
to say, it was easy to pick up all the flavors. There was nothing
“lurking” beneath the surface to tease me, you know a flavor that is there
& gone before you can really identify or enjoy it. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
I really liked this cigar!! I believe I have had it before, but can’t put
my finger on exactly what it is. This was by far the best of the blind
cigars I have had yet. This is one I would highly recommend to eveyone.
This is an easy grade for me…A. |
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Reviewer 2: CRider Rating: B+ |
Construction Comments:
Nice medium dark wrapper, a little darker than milk chocolate. Smooth
construction, no major veins and a smooth cap. |
Pre-light Aroma and Flavor:
Woody and slightly nutty. |
Burn:
Easy two match light, very smooth draw. |
Drink:
Hennessey cognac |
Smoking Notes:
Initial tastes – Initially, this cigar has started out great. It had a
real easy light, smooth draw and produces a good volume of tasty smoke.
Woody in flavor with hints of spice and maybe some nuttiness? Very nutty
aftertaste. I’m not sure why, but it did go out on me about 1/3 of the way
through. A quick relight and purge and it was going good again though.
It’s maintained the same smooth flavor and draw up til this point. I’m
enjoying this cigar quite a bit so far. About 2/3 through the cigar now
and I’m still enjoying it. It’s gained a little strength, but not much.
The woody flavor is more of just a hint now, with the nuttiness taking
over as well as a slight aftertaste that I can’t put a finger on, but
enjoy nevertheless. It’s held a good solid medium grey ash throughout the
smoke. The only reason I dropped it at about 1.5 inches was for the
relight. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
This was an above average cigar to me. I’d rate it as medium bodied with
good flavor. It held a good ash and produced lots of creamy smoke. I
smoked it to a nub which is always a sign that I’ve enjoyed the smoke. I
would definitely buy this cigar and will rate it a strong B+. |
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Reviewer 3: skeletor121
Rating: A |
Construction
Comments:
Slightly veiny, doesn’t look oily, feels solid (not spongy). |
Pre-light Aroma and
Flavor:
Smells good, kind of oily but hard to put a finger on. Tastes like dry
wood (toothpick). Good cut with a medium draw. |
Burn:
Very even. Started to drift/travel about 1.5” in, but corrected itself
very fast. Ash was grayish/white. |
Drink:
Diet Coke w/Lime |
Smoking Notes:
Holy smoke. This stick produced a ton of smoke during light up that
started to blind me. Draw was very good, not too loose or tight. Started
off with a slight leathery smell/taste that blended into a predominately
cedar taste to it. Smell reminded me of a fire as well. About half way
through there was a light oil taste mixed in to the cedar and lost the
leather part. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
This was a great cigar. I enjoyed it to the very end. This one had a lot
of flavor, but not a huge bite. There was a lot of smoke throughout the
cigar that was thick and a nice creamy (Like the head on a Guinness)
color. I tend to like my cigars with a lot of bite, but this one was
really smooth. I would say the difference is like that between a Double
IPA and a Guinness. The Double IPA tends to punch you in the mouth and let
you know it is there, but a Guinness is nice and smooth. I like both
beers, but usually would go with a double IPA as an everyday beer, just
like my cigars. This would be a great go to smooth cigar. The cigar felt
like it was going to be a mild nicotine experience, but hit me pretty well
at the end. I would put this as one of the best cigars I have had so far
and look forward to another sometime in the future. Rate it at a solid A. |
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Reviewer 4: 19redwings Rating: D |
Construction Comments:
Firm, no soft spots, tiny veins made for a nice initial impression. |
Pre-light Aroma and Flavor:
Smelled like a cigarette. |
Burn:
Odd. The ash ‘split’ perpendicular to the length every 1/8-1/4 inch. You
could see through to the other side at the splits. Imagine a hot dog that
was sliced half way through. |
Drink:
Pilsner Urquell |
Smoking Notes:
Harsh on the first light. Rich, but like a rich cigarette (I don’t smoke
cigs). Stayed harsh even with purging every few times. Chucked it half way
through. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
D |
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