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December 30th, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 5: H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 5:
H.Upmann Connoiseur No.1
I have to admit that I have been ignoring the existence of a Hermoso in the H Upmann range. The Magnum 50 and the 46, the #2 and the Sir Winston have always been, to me, the trademark cigars of H Upmann brand and this is the [...]

Posted in Cuban, H Upmann, Reviews
By yiorgos

December 29th, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 4: Vegas Robaina Famoso

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 4:
Vegas Robaina Famoso

Vegas Robaina is one of Habanos SA newer brands. The Robaina family has been growing the finest Cuban wrapper leaves since the beginning of the 21st century and it was only in 1997 that the first Vegas Robaina cigars were introduced to the market. According to Don [...]

Posted in Cuban, Reviews, Vegas Robaina
By yiorgos

December 28th, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 3: Juan López Seleccion No.2

The 12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 3:
Juan López Seleccion No.2
For the third day of the reviews, I chose to smoke a Juan López Seleccion No.2. The #2 is a classic Robusto size, measuring 50×124. It was first released in the early 90’s, originally presented in cabinets of 50 without a label, and later in cabinets of [...]

Posted in Cuban, Juan Lopez, Reviews
By yiorgos

December 27th, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 2: El Rey Del Mundo Choix Suprême

The 12 Robustos of Christmas, Day 2:
El Rey Del Mundo Choix Suprême
The El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême is one of the remaining four vitolas of the marca, and has been in regular production since the 1950’s. Interestingly, the cigar was also available as Fox Selección No.47 until the mid 1970’s. Although widely being referred to [...]

Posted in Cuban, El Rey Del Mundo, Reviews
By yiorgos

December 26th, 2009

12 Robustos of Xmas, Day 1: Trinidad Robusto T

The 12 Robustos of Christmas, Day 1:
Trinidad Robusto T
Christmas has now been and gone, and we are in the first of the 12 days of Christmas. I have actually been looking forward to this day, so much that I didn’t smoke a cigar on Christmas day, in order to keep my taste buds fresh for [...]

Posted in Cuban, Reviews, Trinidad
By yiorgos

December 24th, 2009

The 12 Robustos of Christmas

December 24th 2009
Christmas is a great time for smoking cigars; many of us keep our best stogies for Christmas day and new years day. Being quite indecisive of what to smoke this year, we decided to smoke twelve robustos, one on each of the twelve days of Christmas, and review them head to head to decide which [...]

Posted in Bolivar, Cohiba, Cuban, El Rey Del Mundo, Featured, H Upmann, Hoyo de Monterrey, Juan Lopez, Partagas, Ramon Allones, Reviews, Romeo y Julieta, Saint Luis Rey, Trinidad, Vegas Robaina
By yiorgos

October 19th, 2009

Romeo y Julieta Duke - Limited Edition 2009

The Romeo y Julieta Duke was the most awaited edicion limitada of 2009. With the other two vitolas of the series being slightly too small for limitadas, it has attracted the most interest. The Duke is the 7th vitola from the company to be featured in the limited edition series. It is a Robusto Extra, [...]

Posted in Cuban, Featured, Reviews, Romeo y Julieta
By yiorgos

May 3rd, 2009

Ramon Allones Specially Selected

 

The Specially Selected is the only Robusto vitola on regular production from Ramon Allones. A favourite every day cigar for many aficionados, the specially selected is famous for being a consistent cigar offering great value. It has been in regular production since the early 80’s and comes in dress boxes and cabinets of 25, as [...]

Posted in Cuban, Ramon Allones, Reviews
By yiorgos

February 25th, 2009

Cohiba Robusto

Last weekend I was lucky enough to find myself in Brussels with my better half. As in every trip, my better half knew that we had to spend a few hours smoking or shopping for cigars. Being new to the city, I asked the concierge of my hotel where was the best place to enjoy [...]

Posted in Cohiba, Cuban, Reviews
By yiorgos