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Here we go with the first LE 2010 that I tried this year. Pretty good smoke.
In the appearance department, this 4 x 50 Short Robusto has its fair share of flaws, namely a couple of water spots and a slight trace of glue. The wrapper is consistent with the traditional Trinidad style: a rather dark nuance of brown, with a rustic appearance. Although the body of the cigar is quite rough, the triple cap and the pigtail look great.
The construction is near perfect and the draw was resistant, but just the right amount. Considering that the burn had to fight with moderate winds, the few adjustments I had to apply were acceptable.
Pre-light, the cigar will delight you with a pleasant, familiar bitter scent. Its intensity increases from the mild woody aroma at the foot, up to the stronger notes at the head.
Once lit, a blast of wood, pepper and sweet coffee hits my senses. This medium-bodied Short Robusto T has a complex flavor profile that seemed to oscillate, in degrees of sweetness, with each and every inhale. At random times, toasted notes accompany the primary aroma. Entering the second third of the cigar, the flavor turns into a more noticeably bitter note, fading into a taste of dark chocolate. A heavy wooden flavor dominates the last third, replacing the previous peppery sweetness.
When it comes to evaluating the value of this cigar, the obvious thought is to compare it with the Trinidad Robusto T. This new edition comes at a higher price, while offering less smoking time (it is shorter). The flavor of the T 2010 is similarly enjoyable, but overall, the cigar cannot match the older Robusto.
In the appearance department, this 4 x 50 Short Robusto has its fair share of flaws, namely a couple of water spots and a slight trace of glue. The wrapper is consistent with the traditional Trinidad style: a rather dark nuance of brown, with a rustic appearance. Although the body of the cigar is quite rough, the triple cap and the pigtail look great.
The construction is near perfect and the draw was resistant, but just the right amount. Considering that the burn had to fight with moderate winds, the few adjustments I had to apply were acceptable.
Pre-light, the cigar will delight you with a pleasant, familiar bitter scent. Its intensity increases from the mild woody aroma at the foot, up to the stronger notes at the head.
Once lit, a blast of wood, pepper and sweet coffee hits my senses. This medium-bodied Short Robusto T has a complex flavor profile that seemed to oscillate, in degrees of sweetness, with each and every inhale. At random times, toasted notes accompany the primary aroma. Entering the second third of the cigar, the flavor turns into a more noticeably bitter note, fading into a taste of dark chocolate. A heavy wooden flavor dominates the last third, replacing the previous peppery sweetness.
When it comes to evaluating the value of this cigar, the obvious thought is to compare it with the Trinidad Robusto T. This new edition comes at a higher price, while offering less smoking time (it is shorter). The flavor of the T 2010 is similarly enjoyable, but overall, the cigar cannot match the older Robusto.
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