G. L. Pease Robusto
(3.12)
The chocolate brown wrapper leaf would make an overly bold statement if blended with a heavy hand, but if just the right amount is used, it provides an alluring spice, a suggestion of the richness of a great cigar, and a creamy texture to the smoke. A little Cyprian Latakia rounds out the flavors, and smooths the edges just enough. Ripe, red Virginia leaf provides a modest sweetness while giving a backbone to the body. A variety of Oriental tobaccos fill in the gaps. Robusto is complex, full flavored and spicy, yet very gentle on the tongue. It's perfect with the afternoon coffee, as a delicious finish to a wonderful meal, or as a stout companion throughout the day.
Notes: From GL Pease: For years, I've been intrigued by the idea of cigar leaf blends, but with one notable exception, nothing has really hit the mark for me, and the one that did, the celebrated Sobranie Virginia #10, has long been out of production. In mid-2000, I began flirting with different ideas, experimenting with different leaf, concocting prototypes, and quickly tiring of them, until, finally, I was shown samples of some exquisite maduro wrapper leaf that stimulated a new interest in finding my perfect cigar leaf blend. After months worth of experimental recipes, I zeroed in on the blend I'd been searching for, and Robusto was finally born.
Robusto was introduced in November, 2002.
Details
| Brand | G. L. Pease |
| Series | Original Mixtures |
| Blended By | Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Cigar Leaf Based |
| Contents | Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.12 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 23, 2021 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Medium to darker brown, has the "feel" of a broken flake with some finer stuff. To the nose: I get grassy virginia and old leather. Loads and lights easily from a fresh tin. For me the not-quite-sweet VA drives the bus. With every puff I can taste a bit of cigar which as a condiment goes very well with the oriental/turkish and latakia: the result is a noticeable spicy and smokey experience the melds with the smooth VA. This on the stronger side of medium in flavor. I have a pipe dedicated to this blend now and find that one a day is enough. My other pipes will be Havana Daydream which is a smoother, milder cigar blend.
Pipe Used:
Brigham Heritage Canadian
PurchasedFrom:
PipesandCigars
Age When Smoked:
New/Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 29, 2021 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Easily one of my top five favorite tobaccos. A must try. This is perhaps the closest thing to a cigar you'll get in a pipe tobacco. Well balanced and delicious!
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