Famous Nicaraguan 3000 Robusto Review

[Kennmon]

DonWeb was kind enough to give me a Havana Cutter, i got his package, and it had an additional treat in it .

the package also contained an AVO XO and a Famous-Smoke 3000 Robusto.

i smoked the robusto today, man it was excellent.

pre-light-
this smoke had a very nice, smooth and dark wrapper.
it didnt have that much of an aroma to it, but i liked what i could smell from the foot.
i also noticed that it wasnt a round cigar, it was slightly pressed on the top and bottom.

i clipped it with the havana cutter, which by the way is the best ive ever used.

unlit, the cigar tasted very smooth, a tiny bit of spice was detected, but i didnt see it as a full bodied smoke as described by famous-smoke.

i lit it with my torch lighter, it toasted evenly and easily.

the cigar burned VERY slowly, and evenly.
it left a firm white ash, and inside the cigar was burning with a slight outward cone.

smoking it, i noticed that i tasted strong coffee/espresso, and some green plant notes. it tasted great.
the robusto put out a lot of smoke, and the size and shape were just a joy to hold/smoke.

robusto vitola smokes have always been my favorite.


overall, this was an excellent price, im gonna have to pick some up from famous, they are pretty cheap too.

[WBill]

I ordered a bundle of these cigars and I just don't like them. They taste harsh and bitter from the beginning and they don't seem to get any better as they burn. I have smoked two of them, the first one was the day they arrived and the secound about a week later. I'm not going to smoke another until they set in the humidor for about six months.

I have smoked other strong cigars but they had a smoothness that the 3000 just doesn't have.

Bill

[cameroncouch02]

Originally Posted by WBill

I ordered a bundle of these cigars and I just don't like them. They taste harsh and bitter from the beginning and they don't seem to get any better as they burn. I have smoked two of them, the first one was the day they arrived and the secound about a week later. I'm not going to smoke another until they set in the humidor for about six months.

I have smoked other strong cigars but they had a smoothness that the 3000 just doesn't have.

Bill

If you dont like them, maybe I can take them off your hands.

[Kennmon]

Originally Posted by WBill

I ordered a bundle of these cigars and I just don't like them. They taste harsh and bitter from the beginning and they don't seem to get any better as they burn. I have smoked two of them, the first one was the day they arrived and the secound about a week later. I'm not going to smoke another until they set in the humidor for about six months.

I have smoked other strong cigars but they had a smoothness that the 3000 just doesn't have.

Bill

really?
i thoroughly enjoyed the cigar, i did have my humi running at 60%, i am finding that for some reason the cigars are burning longer and more flavorfully.

[Poriggity]

I too am a fan of the famous nic 3000... Speaking of which I really need to get some more!
Scott

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

These are a great cigar for the money. The only one I've tried was a gift from my man Poriggity. An excellent smoke. I've got one more left, but then I've got to buy a bundle.

Doc

[Roger Miller"]

Look -- these have a fixed and limited supply, so can we just agree with Kenmon that the 3000's are crap and leave it at that? Please, i've spent this months cigar allowance already.

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rm

[donp]

WBill:
I was gonna post someting up about the perils of smoking a gar too soon; 1 day or 1 week is simply not enough time to rest. Your 3000's will get much better.

[Dogwatch Dale]

Originally Posted by WBill

I ordered a bundle of these cigars and I just don't like them. They taste harsh and bitter from the beginning and they don't seem to get any better as they burn. I have smoked two of them, the first one was the day they arrived and the secound about a week later. I'm not going to smoke another until they set in the humidor for about six months.

I have smoked other strong cigars but they had a smoothness that the 3000 just doesn't have.

Bill

Not picking on you Bill, if everyone had the same taste in cigars there'd only have to be one brand made, but I really like 'em! I smoke one of these almost every day now and just bought my 4th, 5th and 6th bundle. I like them right off the mail truck, but I find they do get a bit better with age. They also seem better to me at 70% rh instead of 65% rh.

Anyway, I'm glad not everyone loves them - more available for me!

[WBill]

I haven't been smoking cigars but a few months now. I understand that you have to acquire a taste for the stronger cigars like most people do with good Scotch Whisky, I just love Scotch on the rocks. I'm going to let the 3000's set in my coolerdor for awhile and see if my taste might change the more I smoke cigars, I'm not going to give up on them right now.

Bill

[holdd]

Originally Posted by WBill

I haven't been smoking cigars but a few months now. I understand that you have to acquire a taste for the stronger cigars like most people do with good Scotch Whisky, I just love Scotch on the rocks. I'm going to let the 3000's set in my coolerdor for awhile and see if my taste might change the more I smoke cigars, I'm not going to give up on them right now.

Bill

IMO that is a very good idea. Even if they never realy turn out to be your cup of tea atleast you're keeping an open mind

[only on the weekend]

I bought a bundle of the 3000s and am letting them rest pretty good stick just picked up a bundle of the 1000s not very impressed with the first stick have to try another ....

[donp]

Originally Posted by Roger Miller"

Look -- these have a fixed and limited supply, so can we just agree with Kenmon that the 3000's are crap and leave it at that? Please, i've spent this months cigar allowance already.

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rm

No! Muahahaha!

[neoflex]

I am adding a bundle of these to a list of sticks I am putting together for the wife to get me for my B-Day in May. Hell, they are pretty cheap so what's to lose in trying them? Worst case scenario is if I do not like them I will put them in the moochadore for the BBQ season for when people who rarely ever smoke are over and want to grub a smoke.

[stormin]

Originally Posted by Dogwatch Dale

... if everyone had the same taste in cigars there'd only have to be one brand made...

Too true. I tried an RP Vintage 1990 recently that got great reviews and given the type of smokes I enjoy, should have been right up my alley. I didn't like it at all. Oh well, you never know until you try them for yourself.

As far as letting the cigars rest for awhile, no offense, but I have personally never noticed any difference. I smoked a Bolivar RC straight out of the mail box the other day and it was awesome! I can't see how 2 weeks or 6 months in the humi would make them any better. Maybe 5 or 10 years.

I have noticed that some brands are very consistent, especially with sticks from the same box. Other brands seem to be very inconsistent, you get a good one, then a bad one followed by a great one. With brands like that you need to smoke a bunch before deciding. You might average the ratings of 10 smokes to decide if they're good or not. Does a great smoke make up for the crappy one before that?


Just my