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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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 30, 2008 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
I´ll summarize it this way:
1st fifth of the bowl: good
2nd and 3rd fifths: tolerable to bad
4th fifth: very bad
Last fifth: an indescribable nightmare
I concluded this after many attempts in different pipe materials, shapes and sizes.
1st fifth of the bowl: good
2nd and 3rd fifths: tolerable to bad
4th fifth: very bad
Last fifth: an indescribable nightmare
I concluded this after many attempts in different pipe materials, shapes and sizes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 17, 2008 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Strong |
Typical of Pease tobaccos, this blend is heavy and bombastic with a bit of a bite and an offensive room note. The nicotine content makes it quite heady. If you want a good cigar blend, don't try this, try C&D Billy Budd or the now discontinued Dunhill Mr. Alfred's Own.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 06, 2004 | Strong | None Detected | Overwhelming | Tolerable |
Basically, it's like smoking a cheap cigar. In fact, it tastes and smells just like a cheap cigar. This is not a tobacco I would recommend to anyone who doesn't care for cigars. However, for those who enjoy smoking cigar leaf tobacco, this is probably something you may enjoy. I didn't.
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