Robert Burns Panetela de Luxe 1954 Review

[The Professor]

This was a gift from Mr. Hollywood. I'm smoking it now and it's pretty damn good. I'm sure Dave will post a better review once he sees this; but I've got a few good pictures to contribute....







Thanks again, Dave!

[BamaDoc77]

The wrapper ----------what is that color??? OH, URINE YELLOW!
I have never seen a wrapper that discolored from aging...Bet that smoke is SWEET!

[hova45]

That is an awesome looking crusty

[jjefrey]

pretty much says it all

[The Professor]

OK ... two more pics of this baby lit.

[hova45]

Originally Posted by The Professor

OK ... two more pics of this baby lit.

what does it taste like

[The Professor]

Originally Posted by hova45

what does it taste like

like a 50 year old clear Havana.

what's amazing is just how perfectly preserved this thing is. also amazing is how much strength is preserved. it's as if I got it in the store last month -- but it's perfectly balanced and smooth.

[The Professor]

OK ... just one more. Had to finish this one off right.

[hornitosmonster]

Nice

[hollywood]

Superb smoke you have there, brother! Glad you got all you could out of it, too!

I've had a few of these now; and have been very impressed with the flavor depth and profile strength that these have retained. I found a lot of cream and hints of fruitiness throughout, but in varying intensities. I could also feel the pepper notes in the nasal exhale with increasing frequency in the final third. The strength is not overpowering nor is it one dimensional.

This particular cigar was from a Plaid Christmas dress box of 25. I've also had one from a sealed 5er and also from a sealed 50cab plastic humidor. All of these are slightly different in the same way that many CCs present themselves in different ways when from a Cab or DB. The humi smokes are just beyond sensational.

Overall:

[jkorp]

Originally Posted by The Professor

OK ... just one more. Had to finish this one off right.

Right on!

[The Professor]

Originally Posted by hollywood

Superb smoke you have there, brother! Glad you got all you could out of it, too!

I've had a few of these now; and have been very impressed with the flavor depth and profile strength that these have retained. I found a lot of cream and hints of fruitiness throughout, but in varying intensities. I could also feel the pepper notes in the nasal exhale with increasing frequency in the final third. The strength is not overpowering nor is it one dimensional.

This particular cigar was from a Plaid Christmas dress box of 25. I've also had one from a sealed 5er and also from a sealed 50cab plastic humidor. All of these are slightly different in the same way that many CCs present themselves in different ways when from a Cab or DB. The humi smokes are just beyond sensational.

Overall:

spot-on, brother.

[dantzig]

Does that ash look like cotton candy in person because it sure does in your pictures

[Twill413]

Originally Posted by The Professor

OK ... just one more. Had to finish this one off right.

You look like you are going to rob my house. Not that there's anything there you would want . Nice review on a cool smoke.

[hova45]

Originally Posted by The Professor

like a 50 year old clear Havana.

what's amazing is just how perfectly preserved this thing is. also amazing is how much strength is preserved. it's as if I got it in the store last month -- but it's perfectly balanced and smooth.

Sounds awesome lets see whens the next time hollywood has one of those garage sales.