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Review: Don Tomas Maduro Robusto

January 24th, 2009

Don Tomas (Classico) Maduro Robusto

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Size – 5.5 x 50
Age -
4 months
Cost
– $3.39 local, less than $2 online
Wrapper
– Connecticut Maduro.  Oily and fairly smooth with some veins.
Construction – Mostly well-constructed and firm, a slightly flared foot and a small unravel after punching the cap.  (6/10)
Burn – Mostly even and slow with no relights or touchups.  (8/10)
Ash – Medium grey and compact, with a nice 2″ of grab.
Draw & Smoke - Firm draw. Not a lot of smoke but enough for an indoor cigar.
Flavor – This cigar starts with a nice bit of spice and rich chocolate.  The spiciness quickly fades into a somewhat mild chocolate flavor with a bit of cedar and, in the second half, a spicy finish.  The room aroma is the usual smell of sweet maduro tobacco – very nice.
Strength – Medium
Rating8/10
Value9/10

Drink – Pepsi.  It was all I had in the fridge :)   This drink pairing was not remarkable.
Notes
– Don Tomas is my favorite value brand.  The Maduro is a part of the Clasico series, and could command a price that is twice what you will pay for it.  A great everyday handmade that you will be happy to hand to a friend or enjoy yourself.  I have smoked about two dozen of these and while the consistency might not be up there with Rocky or Pepin, it’s a no brainer for the cost and something you should not hesitate to try.  I believe the 4-5 months that this spent in my desktop humidor improved the cigar.

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