Read the cigar reviews and cigar ratings for the EO 601 Serie Habano Robusto.
| EO 601 Serie Habano Robusto (Red Label) |
Average Rating: A- (See
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Dimensions:
5x50 |
Made in:
Nicaragua |
Wrapper:
Corojo |
Binder:
Nicaragua |
Filler:
Nicaragua |
| Reviewer 1:
Madmike Rating: A |
Construction
Comments:
Firm with an attractive somewhat oily reddish-brown wrapper. |
Pre-light
Aroma and Flavor:
Earthy Aroma |
Burn:
Lit easily, burned evenly with an excellent draw. Firm mostly white ash.
No corrections. |
Drink:
Michelob Amber |
Smoking Notes:
The beginning was very peppery which faded slightly after the first inch
but never really went away. This is a spicy cigar all the way through. The
pepper kicks back in again at the band. I also noticed a sweetness after
the 1st third which only complimented the underlying spiciness. With the
exception of a passing herbal smell-taste, the cigar did not transition
much more. Basically peppery all the way through with some sweetness
thrown in. This cigar had "that taste" I love but have yet to be able to
define and it developed it early on. A friend of mine calls it "the cream"
and I believe we are referring to the same thing. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
I really enjoyed this cigar. I call it a strong smoke and a tasty one to
boot. I am just discovering the Pepin lines and I have liked most of what
I have sampled. This one is a must try. I give it a solid A. |
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Reviewer 2:
Whitefish Rating: B- |
Construction Comments:
This stick was wrapped great & really made it hard for me to wait this
long to smoke it. My only real beef was the the foot had a bit more stem
than I am used to seeing & was thus, kind of hard to light. This also
caused a bit of a burn issue. |
Pre-light Aroma and Flavor:
I sliced the very end of the cap right off with no issues. I knew then
that I had a well-built stick in my hand. I took a puff to check for the
draw & nearly danced a jig, in anticipation of lighting this puppy up. It
was a creamy, cocoa flavor with just enough of a spicy bite to let me know
it was not merely a chocolaty cream puff. |
Burn:
The only burn issue, which really wasn’t much of an issue, was that it did
not light evenly because of the stem in the foot. It ran a bit on me, but
evened itself out with no real effort from me. The rest of the burn was
kick-ass!! |
Drink:
I went commando with this cigar as well, as I wanted to really taste the
cigar with no outside influences. Plus, I smoked the first stick without a
drink as well. |
Smoking Notes:
So, once I got this guy lit I was stoked!! The first puff was a mixture of
cream & caramel. Yum-a-dum-dum!! The second puff was like sucking on a hot
pepper. Yum-a-dum-dum, again!! I think this cigar just wanted to let me
know it was not a big creamy wuss made for women & sissies. After those
first two GREAT puffs, though, the flavor started to fade & eventually
disappeared altogether. I almost shit my pants when I found out afterwards
that this was a 601 as I know those to be a bit more “lively”. By the end,
it was just a non-descript smooth cigar. Not bad by any means, but not
really spectacular either. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
Well, I didn’t dislike this cigar, but it did not really “knock my socks
off” either. After a GREAT start it faded into a bland & smooth mild to
medium cigar. I enjoyed my time spent smoking it, but would not rush to
smoke it again. Since the flavor faded so fast after that good start &
pretty much disappeared, I give it a B-. Not bad, but not great. I would
expect more from a 601! |
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| Reviewer 3: Dayve
Rating: A |
Construction
Comments:
From its shiny brown wrapper to its perfect triple cap, this cigar is just
beautiful. |
Pre-light Aroma and
Flavor:
Cutting said cap reveals an even draw and a nutty flavor that’s almost
“buttery.” This cigar also has a rather spicy nose to it. |
Burn:
Lit with a strip of cedar and paired with a glass of water, this 601
starts off with a smooth mouthful of “Cubanesque” spice, which may be due
to the fact that these cigars are rolled with first generation Cuban seed
tobacco. Whatever the reason, the flavors are quite pleasing. By the
halfway point, the cigar settles in to a hearty, full body with plenty of
thick, white smoke. There isn’t much change from beginning to end, but
this cigar is in no way one-dimensional. Notes of caramel, toffee, and
cedar are found from the first puff to the last draw. |
Drink:
Water |
Smoking Notes:
Despite the flawless flavor profile, these cigars tend to have a slight
problem burning evenly. Luckily, there seems to be a cure for this
oh-too-common issue - leaving the ash on as long as possible allows the
ash to act as a shield for the burning foot, limiting uneven combustion
which causes one part to burn faster than another. Taking into
consideration that we’re smoking leaves that have been hand-rolled into
tubular shapes, we’re bound to encounter minor burn issues from time to
time. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
This cigar deserves nothing less than an A for its impeccable
construction, superb flavors, and good burn. While this is no cigar for
the weak of heart, it comes as a blessing to those of us who enjoy full
bodied cigars with a kick of flavor to match. |
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Reviewer 4:
CRider Rating: B |
Construction Comments:
Smooth chocolate wrapper with minor veins but nothing really poor. |
Pre-light Aroma and Flavor:
Deep earthy aroma with a slight coffee flavor to it. |
Burn:
Easy one match light. |
Drink:
Ice water |
Smoking Notes:
The cigar lit very easily and had a smooth draw and was very earthy with a
slightly spicy flavor. It brought forth a good volume of smoke. The ash
remained a light grey and was slightly flakey. While not seemingly
complex, it maintained a consistent earthy flavor with some spice and
leather hints to it. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
Overall, this was a good smoke and I would pick it up again. It was medium
in body, created a good amount of smoke and had consistent flavor. I’d
rate this cigar a solid B.
Touchups – 1 Relights - 1 |
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| Reviewer 5:
Slowburning Rating: A |
Construction
Comments:
Beautiful looking, minor vein, oily wrapper. Firm, densely packed. |
Pre-light Aroma and
Flavor:
Sweet and earthy. |
Burn:
Nice and even burning. |
Drink:
None |
Smoking Notes:
Spicy, peppery, caramel, and sweet, smooth and creamy. This is one nice
looking cigar. Its wrapper was very oily and reveal only minor vein. Its
draw was easy and smooth. First puff, it was peppery spicy, with a hint of
caramel sweetness in the background. Smoke is perfect, not too thick and
not light. When I let the smoke going out thru my nose, my nostril had
that tingling feeling. The burn was razor sharp and even. Under normal
circumstance, I'd flick the ash on all cigars constantly. For this review,
I purposely stop the flick, and let the ash grow. The first drop was past
one and a half inches. After that, ash became flaky; it would drop after
only a few puffs. The caramel sweetness and spiciness persist through out
the first half. After half point, the spiciness subdued to give way to the
earthly and nutty flavor. |
Overall Experience and Rating:
This is a solid A cigar. Beautiful wrapper with minor vein, effortless
draw. Construction was firm, and heavy in the hand. The cigar was burning
slow, never need a touch up. At one point, I left the cigar for more than
5 minutes, when I returned, I was expecting to have to re-light before
continue. Surprisingly, it burned well as I never left it. Through out the
entire smoking session, the thought of buying a box to enjoy never left. I
definitely will smoke more of this. |
