Don Lino Africa Review

[scottw]

Got this one as part of a Bao bomb (thanks brother!) Didn't know much about the brand at all but was curious. It's cold out here tonight so I figured it was a robusto size and would do the trick with a bit of boubon to keep the blood warm.
It had a redolent reddish brown wrapper to it that smelled powerful put the prelight taste was smooth and nutty. I was excited to smoke this cigar.

Torched it up and began. The first inch of the cigar was peppery, not too much, like a nice hit of white pepper on the tongue, a hint of cedar and toast cam through as well. The burn was a rose petal one but corrected itself after about a inch or so.

The ash was white but a bit flaky. It did however last about an inch or so before dropping. The stick deveoped and some nice nuttiness and woodiness followed through the second third of the stick.

I actually called Bao around this point as we have never spoke before but I left him my # in a PM and he texted me. I thanked him for the smoke and we spoke about getting together to herf when I am in MA as my wife attends school up there in Cambridge. Speaking with Bao made this experience even better and buddy, if you read this, I value your friendship even though we have never formally met and I thank you for the thoughtful bomb.

The cigar finished with some good smoke, burnt toast and cedar. I thoroughly enjoyed this stick and would give it an 7.5 out of 10.
Thanks again Bao.

Guys this is what brotherhood is all about and I thank this place for giving me the pleasure of associating with fine folks like Bao and the rest of you.

Thanks for listening

[scottw]

Wow, this review went over like a fart in church I see.

[madurolover]

I like the he!! out of these. Nice review.

[Yitlin]

Thanks for the review. I've been thinking of trying these out, looks like I'll have to go ahead and do it.

[gary106334]

Thanks for the review. I have a couple of boxes of these in the coolador. I like them.

[RevZeek]

Nice review! I've got a buddy who loves these sticks. I'm going to have to give them a try.

[Paint]

Have had one and chucked it before half way had a real foul taste to it...Hope it was just a bad one ,burn was really bad and taste was really bitter,it was in the humi for months before i lit it up so who knows ?I have 4 more so i will give them another shot!

[Cigar Man Andy]

Thanks for the review.

They are not for everybody, but I like them. My favorite is the Robusto (Duma), And I like the Churchill (Tembo) a lot.


Eh what do I know. I like em strong.

[heavyd]

Thank you for the review. I recently acquired a tin of 4 Kuro (4x40). I have not tried them yet but I'm looking forward to checking them out

[Cozy]

One of my go to sticks when I just don't know what to pull out. I gave some to a friend who didn't know anything about them. He enjoyed it so much, he just assumed this was a high dollar stick.

[dwhitacre]

[SIZE=3]I really have enjoyed the few that I have smoked!!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Thanks for the review Scott!!![/SIZE]

[ekkse]

I bought a box of the Kifaro (Torpedo) size, I liked them but a few of them were plugged. The Box that it came in was beautiful and so was the band if that's important to you. For the money, I think you're better off with a Padron 6000 or Oliva Ser G or V. Oh, by the way nice picture if your range and granite countertops

[scottw]

Originally Posted by ekkse

I bought a box of the Kifaro (Torpedo) size, I liked them but a few of them were plugged. The Box that it came in was beautiful and so was the band if that's important to you. For the money, I think you're better off with a Padron 6000 or Oliva Ser G or V. Oh, by the way nice picture if your range and granite countertops

Thanks, couldn't get a good pic of the band outside so I popped into the kitchen to snap one off.