Private Stock Robusto

I finally got the chance to smoke the Medium Filler Private Stock Robusto caigar i bought a couple of weeks back. No special occassion or anything like that, just a normal chillout session at Hard Rock Cafe.

Physically, the cigar is well built. I could not find any flaws in the construction. The wrapper was perfect, not oily and not dry. If there was a flaw in physical appearence, it would be the cheap looking thick, fat and ugly cigar band that comes with it. Not that it matters, but it is just plain ugly.

Cutting the cap, was quite tricky. Being a thick gauge cigar (ring size 50), i should have used a V-cutter or a bullet cutter instead of a straight cut guillotine cutter. Remind myself to invest in other cutters.. The cut was not too clean and it sort of disrupt the smoking, i have to spit out pieces of tobacco every now and then.

Lighting the cigar was a piece of cake. Then again, i wish i had a laser lighter with me. My small butane lighter could not cope with the thick gauge robusto. However, the cigar was quick to adapt itself, after a few wisp at the burning foot, the cigar seemed to be burning evenly.

The draw, was effortless almost feather like. Perhaps the filler were rolled loosely? I dont think so, the pinch test confirmed that the cigar was firm and perfectly rolled. The smoke was cool and almost smooth. The aroma was light and pleasant, and the ash was firm dark grey.

The taste however, was very light. Lighter than it's Davidoff counterpart I couldn't feel the cigar effect at all even after halfway through. It was so light, any drink would wash away the taste. At 2/3, the cigar was still drawing good, but the binder cap started to unravell but the damn cigar band was still stuck to the cigar! Perhaps it was the cool smoke from the robusto.

The cigar band finally gave way almost at 90% of the cigar. At that time, the cigar have already lost its firmness. However, the cigar effect was weak and bland.

Appearance and Presentation: 19/20
Lighting and Burning Properties: 13/15
Construction:26/30
Taste: 30/35
Total Score: 88/100

Remarks: A nice cigar to kick back and relax if you don't really have time to spare and focus and indulge fully on a cigar. The ugly band still bugs me but for the price I pay for it, i think it would only be worth it. For a segundo, it scores quite well. A great companion to go with a rock band!

Comments

[Aizuddin Danian]

I bought the Private Stock, Long Filler (Dark Red band) Corona, 5-pack. Looking to try these out during the CBM. Wanna trade?

[KaZ]

Sure... i'll bring them robustos for ya...