Monte Robusto LE 2006 and RyJ Robusto LE 2001

[tippexx]

Before my time these and I've not seen them mentioned on here.

I think TJ has some of the 2001 Monte first release. Does anyone know anything about either of these, including the release price. The RyJ I can find for about ?16 each, the Monte for a little less, a box is a bit out of my league, but I would like to know something/anything about them.

[senor_robusto]

hey arf,
i've tried only ever 1 of the monte robusto, and it cost ?25 here in belfast, ?3 cheaper than a monte sublimes at the time! was a good cigar, not the earth shattering experience i was expecting for the price and size!!

alex

[Stevieboy]

Hey Arf. I bought a box of the RyJ Robusto a few years after they came out but I didn't get on with them at all....very, very harsh and bitter. After 4 or 5 sticks I ended up selling the rest of the box. Not at all recommended

The Monte Robusto on the other hand was excellent. I only ever bought 5 from the same box but I liked them all. If you can find them snap them up

[cj121]

I had one of the Monte Robustos in the Robusto selection, about four years ago. Assuming it is the same cigar, my thoughts are













hazy at best! Sorry Arf.

[monkey66]

Big fan of the '06 here. I have a few left. I'll send yiu one Arf and if you like we can split that box, I have had itchy fingers on it for a long time now.

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Source: Molecularstudent

Appearance: First rate.

Construction. A little tight but otherwise flawless. Breezy in the garden (I had to weigh the bands down with a stone) but the Monte smoked straight an' true.

First 3rd.
Sweet and salty start > citrus warming in > refreshingly bitter > stays > lemon tobacco edge (nice) > Monte wood tastes appearing (excellent overall balance).
Second 3rd.
Citrus/wood (better than excellent) > stays > meat traces akin Kung Po (honey/sour) > citrus with burnt tobacco edge > tastes caramalising together.
Final 3rd.
Stays > becoming slightly leathery (brilliant) > stronger > rich, sweet leather > stays > rich, sweet leather gains a bitter edge > stays. Delicious cigar. No discernable nicotine. (For me that's a plus, for others not).

The nicotine is possibly important as far as this exercise is concerned. I have not smoked one of these before and so don't know how important power was to the blend on release. Mellow is what they are today.

I would say this was one great smoke. Very smooth and very tasty.

These are being discussed elsewhere .... and the RyJ 2001 RE are judged superior by a BOTL who's opinion I would respect.

[Andy B]

I went large on the R&J EL Robustos when they first came out. They were decent fresh and pretty nice when a few years old. I smoked one a few weeks ago and it was fantastic. I recommend these if priced right. Still have a few boxes left and am glad I waited them out.