Monte Robusto 06

[TR]

Probably one of the few cigars I can actually see the potential in aging......I know many have poo pooed this cigar, but this has real promise...just give it some time........

what is everyone else thinking of these???

[TR]

I should add...long term aging.....not just aging...

[phxkev]

I got a box of the Monte Robusto LE 2006. Smoked two. Put the rest away.

[El Presidente]

» Probably one of the few cigars I can actually see the potential in

» aging......I know many have poo pooed this cigar, but this has real

» promise...just give it some time........

»

»

» what is everyone else thinking of these???

I agree with you TR. This is one cigar where in 2007/8 everyone will be trying to locate a box.

I shook my head when I saw the initial reviews (elsewhere) for these. I think it is unfair on any cigar to smoke and review one withinn 30-60 days of receiving it. Much like the R&J Short Churchills which also received a bollocking in reviews initially, these were very wet upon release.

[hueynova]

Am presently grooving on some 2003 Monte LE's...so a couple years should be in order for the 2006's to get to that "special place".

[Moglman]

I have a box tucked away I doubt wil se the light of day until 2008 or there abouts. I don't regret getting the box now.

[Claudius]

» Probably one of the few cigars I can actually see the potential in

» aging......I know many have poo pooed this cigar, but this has real

» promise...just give it some time........

»

»

» what is everyone else thinking of these???

I have smelled a box at a dealer; it smelled like MENTHOL. I was so surprised I asked them to smell it, too, and they confirmed. They say they should be smoked in 5 years time (but bought now LOL). They might be right. Should have bought a box. Will do soon while they are still easy to be found from the first release.

[El Presidente]

» Probably one of the few cigars I can actually see the potential in

» aging......I know many have poo pooed this cigar, but this has real

» promise...just give it some time........

»

»

» what is everyone else thinking of these???

Tried another Monday.

The flavour charachteristics as so very unlike Montecristo at this stage. Powerfull, lot's of pepper not too much of a hint of cocoa or cream. Potential yes. I would like to re-assess after six months. Could become a classic....could become a dud.

I hate ugly ducklings......I want my swan now

[Well Armed]

» I hate ugly ducklings......I want my swan now

That is why there are Juan Lopex Sel#2!

[bassman]

Incredibly strong & earthy cigars. Try one or two, then don't touch them for a couple years.

[Tom Bolivar]

» Incredibly strong & earthy cigars. Try one or two, then don't touch them

» for a couple years.

After all if they where made along the line of the first release from 2001 that's exactly how they should be. The ones from 2001 where really not a pleasure to smoke in the first year.

But I haven't tried one from the 2006 release. I'll wait a few years to try one of the singles I have.

[gersonmorelli]

» The ones from 2001 where really not a

» pleasure to smoke in the first year.

I'll second that, I didn't like them when I split a box with a friend back in early 2002, so I gave most of them away as gifts to friends and family. I smoked my last one earlier this year and really enjoyed... :-(

Actually IMO, they weren't "smokeable" for the first couple of years.