Fumadores Robusto 5x50 Jose "Pepin" Garcia
Today after lunch I had the pleasure to try a Fumadores Robusto by Jose "Pepin" Garcia graciously provided by Ashauler. Several in the Community have expressed their fondness for this cigar but it was the first for me.
It is a medium to full-bodied blended filler with Nicaraguan Corojo, Criollo and Habano tobaccos which should immediately hint at the robust flavors. The binder is Nicaraguan and the wrapper Ecuadorian. Wow. So much goodness in a compact package. I cut it with a v-cutter as I normally do with larger vitolas. Toasting it gave up a suble but evident aroma of what was to come. The draw was dead on perfect and it burned evenly. I would judge the flavors as robust but medium-bodied. I love Habano's and this is now another of my favorites. I think the company "Holt" produces 3 vitolas of which are Robusto's, Toro's and Churchhill's. This robusto was just about right for me. I'm sure the churchill would be great but would have to guess that the Toro might be a little heavy for anyone but a seasoned smoker.
I would not hesitate to pick up a box of the Robusto's so as to always have some on hand for a great after-dinner smoke. A sweet after-dinner drink like maybe two fingers of Bristol Creme on ice would be perfect. A good Port would work as well. Thanks again Ashauler for the pleasure.
On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 9.
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