Casa Magna Robusto Review

[big04deuce]

Thanks for the review!

[Doogie]

great review. I also enjoyed smoking this cigar. I wish they would have put it 3, 4, or 5. glad to see a solid list put out just not so sure of the order they put them in

[Paint]

I think it is a great 5$ cigar would buy more when i run out!

[p2min]

Where can I find this stick online? I'm not close to a B&M.

Originally Posted by Cigar Man Andy

Well, I was all excited about finding this cigar at a local B&M. I read a thread about it becoming the CA cigar of the year, but mostly because it was to replace the JdNA at SAG. The JdNA Belicoso has been my go to smoke for several years, and I was told that it was the same cigar, but at a less expensive price.

Country: Nicaragua
Length/Ring: 5 1/2 x 52
Shape: Robusto Perejo
Wrapper: Cuban seed Colorado wrapper
Strength: Full

So, I found six to try. When I arrived home, I opened the Robusto and noticed how oily and dark it was.



I use a double guillotine for a straight cut. The pre-light draw was sweet as if caramelized. The first puff was thick and smoky, still sweet with a slight spice. The burn was nice and even and the ash was strong, had nice light gray color and as I smoked it, you could see the even rings appear.



It took about 20 minutes to get to the second third which was smooth and creamy with underlined traces of a leathery spice coming out. The caramel was subtle, but still noticeable. The ash was so strong, I had to do an ashstand.



Now about 45 minutes in to it, the spice took over. Not as full bodied as I expected, but very smooth. The burn stayed true and even except for a short moment, but self corrected itself quickly. I finally put it down after about an hour and ten.



I was satisfied and enjoyed this cigar, and will most likely smoke another one, but I was not convinced that this was the cigar of the year. Maybe with some age it will improve, but it was nothing like the Joya de Nicaragua Antono that I have come to love.

Somewhat complex: A pleasant and interesting experience: Worth trying:

[itsme_timd]

Originally Posted by p2min

Where can I find this stick online? I'm not close to a B&M.

The e-tailer I've seen advertise these the most is www.texcigars.com, they're on backorder now but that may still be the best way to get them quickly if you're not close to a B&M.

Or... post in the Want-to-Buy section and see if a B/SOTL might be able to help.

[Patrick B]

I just got one of these today in a cigar pass I organized on a putter forum. I've been wanting one - I'm sure this one won't last a week.

[Raybird]

I tried my first one of these about two weeks ago - I've probably smoked 8 by now. For my taste the corona is the best $5.00 Nicaraguan out there! Lots of flavors, beautifully rolled - I love 'em!

[BDC]

I was gifted two of these by a fellow BOTL, I smoked one and all I will say is: With age I sure hope it gets better...

[DBCcigar]

Awesome review!

I still need to get my hands on one (OR 2)!

[karmaz00]

im have been trying to get my hands on some

[Sky]

I've never heard of these save from CA. But the cigar does look very pretty.

[LookAtBigErn82]

Nice review, just need to find one of these. Local BM didn't receive any.

[paul w]

That is a great review, and to someone like me who is relatively new to the cigar world, it was easy to understand. Thanks, I'll have to try a couple.

[FN in MT]

WISH I could find a fiver!! The curse of rural living. Neither of the two crappy B&M's within a hundred miles of my house even KNOW what a Casa Magna is. I'm doomed until I visit Reno in mid April, or can find some online someplace.

FN in MT

[drake.c.w.]

Originally Posted by Cigar Man Andy

Well, I was all excited about finding this cigar at a local B&M. I read a thread about it becoming the CA cigar of the year, but mostly because it was to replace the JdNA at SAG. The JdNA Belicoso has been my go to smoke for several years, and I was told that it was the same cigar, but at a less expensive price.

Definitely NOT the same cigar.

The corona is by far the best stick. I've smoked each size and was most impressed my it.

There's a small panatela coming out soon also, looking forward too it as well.