The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4 is another strong vitola release in a well performing and consistent Sin Compromiso Selección series. I typically am not a fan of larger ring gauge offerings, however the Selección No. 4 delivers in spades and is something I would seek out in the future.
The La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Regency had an average flavor profile throughout. It was quite linear, with just the slightest of changes to the fullness of the three flavor components. This is a pretty paint by numbers Mexican San Andres offering and not at all exciting. If you like an earth forward blend, give this a try, but with the flavor experience, and high price point, it's not something I see myself returning to.
This Armando Artamendi Cabinet Selection Sun Grown Robusto Extra had a nice profile through the first two thirds and then took a step down in the final third as the earth and toast increased. This profile shows what Santana is known for with good flavor delivery in a low to medium strength profile. I just wish it made it through the entire cigar. I would come back to this cigar and I'd also be interested in trying it in the 60 ring gauge offering to see how that performs as well.
The Artista Falu Robusto had interesting flavor combinations that kept me engaged in the first third. The second and last thirds were pleasant, but didn't have the same dynamic combinations as the first third. I don't think the Artista Falu is something I would return to in the Robusto format, but I'd be interested in smoking the smaller ring gauge Toro to see how the flavor profile compared.
The Somm BDX Blanc Robusto had a nice start with a fair bit of transitions from components joining the profile. It took a step down in the second third as the earth evened up with the cedar and some wood bitterness joined in. I'm always interested in low strength offerings that attempt to deliver a flavor focused profile. This was able to accomplish that through the first third, but couldn't maintain a good balance after that. Not really a cigar I'd see myself coming back to.
The Diesel Vintage Series Natural Robusto Gordo had a nice, bold start, but from the second third on, it took a step down as the earth built up and the pepper faded back a bit. Nothing all that exciting about the cigar to make we want to come back to it, but if you're looking for a well priced offering that provides some pop, this would be something to check out.
I found the El Rey del Mundo Shade Grown Robusto to be pleasant, but largely linear for the review, except for a few minutes during the start of the first third. By the last third, the profile was largely wood driven which did not engage my interest. Overall, this isn't likely something I'd return to, but the price point is very affordable in the current market and I could see it appealing to budget smokers or smokers looking for a light bodied daily cigar.
The Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Gran Robusto was a good cigar, and a consistent one as well. All samples produced the same smoking experience which was to my liking. It has been a while since an AGANORSA smoked at this level, and this reminded me of some early AGANORSA/Casa Fernandez releases. It's not as refined as their offerings during that golden era, but a really good blend. A really good Nicaraguan puro.
The La Gloria Cubana Serie S Maduro Robusto Gordo had a promising start in the first third, with interesting flavor combinations that kept me engaged. As the cigar continued, each third seemed to step down in balance and flavor combinations leading to a disappointing last third. I'm glad I had the opportunity to review the La Gloria Cubana Serie S Maduro Robusto Gordo, but based on the flavor delivery, this isn't something I"d return to.
The first third had a good showing of fuller flavors in pepper, hay, cream, nuts and construction paper. However, as the second progressed, staleness overtook the profile and the flavors became less distinct. With all that said, this Somm Rioja Robusto is a pass for me.