Robaina Don Alejandro AGT DIC 11 : Ode to the 47 to 52 gauge review week

[FatPete]

On hearing the front door slam I knew my girlfriend had left for work, and it was time to begin what I had been looking forward to all week-to smoke a Robaina Don Alejandro for the first time.  I was lucky enough to buy one here in the uk with a bit of age on it, as I have been reading they need at least 3 years on them to shine.
It was a lovely sunny day for a change, and I settled in the back garden with a couple of bottles of cider.

The cold draw was offered sweet tobacco, and a medium to firm draw.

1st third
Sweet chocolate from the start, in a creamy smoke, lovely. Just under medium bodied.
Some hints of nuttiness too, like roasted almonds and wonderful aroma.

2nd third
Earthy nutty aroma stronger, less creamy body, also stronger in taste.

Last third
The creamy nuttiness gave way to a peppery black coffee, bit like a partagas d4 in my opinion, and a big nicotine hit which needed me to chase down something sweet. Totally full bodied at the end.
I loved this cigar, and I took my time with it. It lasted 2 1/2 hours (and needing 3 bottles of cider with it) and I wished it would have lasted longer !.It never went out, and only needed 2 touchups to correct the burn.  There were definate flavour transitions as you smoked it, which is not always what I experience with other cigars even though others do.

Can't wait to get a full box while they are still available.

 

[PigFish]

Nice review, thanks for sharing. -Piggy

[jerrybrowne]

+1 nice review.  Big fan of these!

[JohnS]

Yes, get that box while you can! Thanks too for sharing.

[TheMonk]

Nice job and yes, they're still available in quite a few places!

[Doctorossi]

Lovely review- and extra enjoyable for me because my Don Alejandros are 2011s, as well. I'm still in disbelief that they've been disco'd; it's such a shame.

[FatPete]

Thanks to Rob and Di, I've managed to get a 2016 box