Well, here it is. Still a bit dizzy after finishing new cigar from Hdm line. Accompanied by excellent Yorgacheffe coffee and A LOT of water I managed to finish this little but strooong cigar. Here are some impressions about it:
1. The wooden box (cab) had a blurred stamp MKM (?) Jun 04. Fresh as you can get it..
2. Apperance. Cigars are about inch shorter than regular robustos and they have their new HdM bands on. Wrapper is silky and without veins. They are rolled firm but not to tight.
3. Start. Lighting this cigar was easy. It produces plenty of smoke but less than - let's say - SD4. Draw is perfect and burn is even - excellent construction.
4. Taste. Cigar starts with almond and flowery taste which later develops into walnut and pepper. After the first half cigars turn into the real powerhouse! Not suitable for novice smokers and DO NOT smoke them without eating first. Last part of the cigar is a bomb. Last time I experienced such strenght was after smoking Monte 2 years ago.
5. Aftertaste. Aftertaste is unfortunately not very long.
6. Overall opinon. I think Hdm Petit Robustos need ALOT of age. Maybe even more than Edmundos or Siglo VI. But if you want a strong, fresh cigar after a heavy meal or barbecue - here's your cigar. If I had to rate this one I'd say 91 is a fair rating now.
From the heart of EUROPE and the sunny side of the ALPS
Well, I didn't measure the ring gauge but right now I'm comparing them with Cohiba Robusto and Siglo VI. They look like Cohiba Robusto ring gauge so I think they're 50 gauge.
From the heart of EUROPE and the sunny side of the ALPS
as much as the uniqueness of the cigar calls me to action, I am just not too thrilled with the concept of a short robusto. To ME, the value is just not there, and the smoking experience too short. I can almost put up with a Part. Short, but the price makes up for it somewhat. But if I am going to the trouble and expense of smoking a nice Havana, I need a bit more on the value end. Hope that all who get them love them, though, i really love Hoyos.
KinnickKinnick
Posts: 655 | Location: New Orleans, LA | Registered: July 01, 2002
I'm in agreement with NoLa. Robustos are great because of their size. Just enough to satisfy the palate but won't take up an hour to smoke. So I'm a skeptic. I just won't know for sure until I try one, but for now, the thoughts of a fat, short cigar doesn't appeal to me.
Got some today but haven't smoked it yet. I think that size-wise if you figure you pay even more for Siglo I's which is same length but bigger ring gauge it stacks up. I'll see how it tastes later after work. Everyone that has smoked one has raved about these.
to add to what HardAsh said, it is bad enough when you are trying to nub a cigar and you have to keep bobbing and weaving to keep the smoke trail out of your eyes, I can't see how it would be much fun to START OUT that way. But again, I love havanas, I love Hoyos and I love unique vitolas. The length just doesn't work for me. And as they say, "Oh well, that just means more cigars for the rest of us". Never would insult a havana!
KinnickKinnick
Posts: 655 | Location: New Orleans, LA | Registered: July 01, 2002
