Popular Post HoyoFan Posted April 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2020 There are certain cigars that just work. They give us a sense that this is what cigars were made for. They draw effortlessly, they billow with volumous clouds of smoke and make our palate sing with every puff. This is the experience I have when I smoke the last of these gorgeous Royal Robustos from a box of UPE NOV 12. At first sight, I knew these had potential when I bought them three years ago and laid eyes on the dark, oily wrappers. But it wasn't until I lit up the first sample that I realized what I was holding. The first third starts out with an immediate note of nuts and shortbread. Not just notes mind you, but deep roasted nuts. Sprinkled with a touch of cocoa. There's a hint of pepper in the background that lingers for maybe ten minutes, before settling off for the night. The flavor is rich and just a touch over medium. The nuts become pure hazelnut in the second third with cream and a little salt thrown in for good measure. Its time like these that I remember why smoking a cigar shouldn't be accompanied by your phone or a book or even another person. You have all you need right there in front of you. Take the moment for what it is, because you won't have another one exactly like this again. The final third is all class. The cigar becomes nutella, with cocoa joining the party and the shortbread coming back in. When I think to other cigars I've had, I realize, you can keep the Connie A, or the B, or heck, even your Coros. I just want another box of these, and an hour or two to bathe in the pure delight that comes from enjoying a hand-crafted piece of art that tastes so damn good. Score: 96 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Good, honest review. I fully agree, aged Royal Robustos never fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Nice review. No doubt about how much you liked that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theophilus Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Sounds great! I’m going to have to grab a box thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyoFan Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 If anyone has anymore of these old beauties laying around let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smatthews607 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Won an FOH Auction for a box of 2013 Royal Robusto. They are sitting in the humidor just waiting for the right time. This really makes me think that tomorrow might be the right time! Thanks for the great review. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KavalanWhisky Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Great review, trying to stock pile these away as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillys Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Nice review, I have 2 boxes of UPE Nov 12 RRs left, great cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavLew79 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 On 4/18/2020 at 1:21 AM, HoyoFan said: There are certain cigars that just work. They give us a sense that this is what cigars were made for. They draw effortlessly, they billow with volumous clouds of smoke and make our palate sing with every puff. This is the experience I have when I smoke the last of these gorgeous Royal Robustos from a box of UPE NOV 12. At first sight, I knew these had potential when I bought them three years ago and laid eyes on the dark, oily wrappers. But it wasn't until I lit up the first sample that I realized what I was holding. The first third starts out with an immediate note of nuts and shortbread. Not just notes mind you, but deep roasted nuts. Sprinkled with a touch of cocoa. There's a hint of pepper in the background that lingers for maybe ten minutes, before settling off for the night. The flavor is rich and just a touch over medium. The nuts become pure hazelnut in the second third with cream and a little salt thrown in for good measure. Its time like these that I remember why smoking a cigar shouldn't be accompanied by your phone or a book or even another person. You have all you need right there in front of you. Take the moment for what it is, because you won't have another one exactly like this again. The final third is all class. The cigar becomes nutella, with cocoa joining the party and the shortbread coming back in. When I think to other cigars I've had, I realize, you can keep the Connie A, or the B, or heck, even your Coros. I just want another box of these, and an hour or two to bathe in the pure delight that comes from enjoying a hand-crafted piece of art that tastes so damn good. Score: 96 Mate, I had that exact code and the box was stunning. Long gone and sorely missed. Kudos for still having them! Enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoepssa Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I had 1 box with same code, they are so good now, and still have legs, love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigsG Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I want to taste nutella in my Royal Robustos. Great review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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