I recieved one of these from a very nice guy named Dagobert so I figured I would review it. Thanks Dag!

Don Gil Robusto

Apperance and Construction (13 of 15 points possible)

A nice oily tanish-brown wrapper with good tooth and slight veins. The cigar felt solid with a good heft, decent cap and no soft spots. The wrapper however seems to be some what delicate and thin.

Flavor (22 of 25 points possible)

Prelight draw consitsted of a good musky tobacco flavor, kinda like the smell of a paper cigar box. I also got a little twang, this ought to be good. The first couple of puffs consist of coffee, wood, spice and a earthy twang. A nice solid core of flavors so far. Im 1/4 of the way know, starting to get some nice complexity and undertones of chicory accompanied by more of that good ol earthy twang. Aroma is very spicy with pepper, hardwoods, and a good tobacco aroma. I'm now a third of the way and Im still getting that tangy twangy tobacco taste accompanied by dark roast coffee. So far the smoke is a nice richely balanced medium bodied cigar. At halfway the smoke has built to a nice medium-full bodied cigar without being harsh or overpowering. There is full richness of coffee , bittersweet chocolate and woodsy undertones of mesquite. The cigar finishes up nicely with a good twang, coffee, bittersweet chocolate and a little chewiness that would no dought disappear with some age. I laid her down in the ash tray at 3/4" left.

Smoking Characteristics (22 of 25 points possible)

The cigar is performing well at the half way mark, so far consistently even but the ash tends to flake a little. I dumped the ash at about an 1-1/4', it was a solid salt and pepper color. About 2/3 third of the way down the wrapper started to split slightly but it didnt affect the burn or unravel.

Overall Impression (31 of 35 points possible)

I really enjoyed this smoke, it started off medium but soon builded into a medium full smoke. It had a lovely twang all the way that resonated Cuban Tobacco. The flavors and complexity were abundent and made for a very balanced and rich smoke. I would recommend this cigar for those that are looking for refinement, richness, and complexity in a smoke that isnt overpowering but deliver loads of different flavors to the palate. The only complaint was a delicate wrapper that split a little but didnt hinder or mar the smoking experience at all. I think this cigar would definitely benifit and get alot better with some age.

Overall Score-88

Dagobert has a little more detail on the smoke.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: the_stogemiester,

Sorry, but I have to correct you at first:
The name of the cigar isn't buena cosecha. It was a private stock cuban.
Buena Cosecha are inexpensive (but good and spicy) dominican cigars w/o any cuban tobacco.

One dealer here called the cigar I sended you "Don Gil"...

May be it was a misunderstanding because of my horrible english in the UK board

Not at all, some facts about the cigars:
- Available in Robusto and Piramide size with the same tobacco blend
- Cuban Puro, rolled at the canarian Islands
- Filler Vuelta Abajo, Wrapper Partido (as long I knew and/or the producing firm told me).
- comes in neutral box w/o print and w/o ring

I can confirm stogemiesters review; this cigar is very similar the HdM Epicure #2, excellent rolled, and has a huge potential for aging. And I like to smoke them best fresh out of the import box; than this cigar has a bit more "power"

We selling them very good here. A top cigar at a low price (4,80 EUR for a robusto, the most cuban robustos cost between 6,80 and 7,90 EUR here).

Regards Holger

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No, only in 25 Cabinet boxes.
They think about smaller packages, but IF they do so, that will be in 5-6 months.

If you have any more questions, you can ICQ me too. UIN 70694139

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Originally posted by El Presidente:
It smells like a sungrown Connecticut Shade wrapper and doesn't resemble any Cuban wrapper I've seen.

Sungrown Shade wrapper? Now thats creative.

These sound pretty tasty El Prez.

What did you find out about the wrapper? Is it indeed a rare sungrown connecticut shade? lol....I like that.
Cuban for sure?

Just had one of these tonight that i got from El Pres, very tasty smoke. I smoked the Piramide, and really enjoyed it. I am very curious about the wrapper on these, it didnt look like the average cuban wrapper. It looked like a connecticut shade wrapper to me, but who knows. all i know is that i liked it and cant wait to smoke the others i have!

The Torps are OK but the Robusto is where its at Jad.

F.Y.I- Buena Cosecha are Nicaraguan; Wrapper, Binder,and Filler. All of it grown in the Jalapa Valley. I rep for the company; Tabacalera Tropical.

thats not the cigar we are talking about. These are a private stock Cuban that a few of the forum members bought.

Yeah, you talking about the EP ghetto specials? Those are some nice smokes... definitely suprised me in a good way.

Jadawin, I know that, I was just correcting Dagobert description of the Buena Cosecha. Sorry for the confusion.

no problem, and yes pmp, i am talking about the EP Ghetto specials. They were a big surprise and i cant wait to smoke the rest.

i'm all out ...want more...prez can you help????

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Originally posted by The blind swordsman:
F.Y.I- Buena Cosecha are Nicaraguan; Wrapper, Binder,and Filler. All of it grown in the Jalapa Valley. I rep for the company; Tabacalera Tropical.

You rep for Tobacalara Tropical????

I want a refund for the cruddy bundles I bought. Great flavor, like Dagobert said, nice and spicey. Loved the flavor. Worst burning cigars I ever had. Same goes for the Cacique Miami. I got one in a bomb. Smoked it, it was very familiar, then the burn went south, it developed a nasty plug, and I instantly recalled where I had smoked this before....the Ham Fisted Rollers struck again!

If you could get Torano to produce these for you, I'd buy them by the truck load, the tobacco was that tasty. Absolutely the worst constructed cigars I have ever seen. Ever.