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smbauerllc · 11-18-2021, 05:51 AM

Pre-smoke comments:

A 4.5x50, heavily box pressed Rothschild with a medium, veiny texture, medium texture cap, and a firm bunch with a nice Colorado Maduro wrapper.
Setting was at a table in the indoor smoking lounge for a rare occasion, due to the outside temperature of 31 degrees and a decent wind, so wanted a slightly warmer environment.

Smoke comments:

Even burn with a conical coal, and flaky grey ash.
Perfect draw and a subtle, faint, but fragrant aroma, and no burn in the throat.
Flavor was of unequal balance with mustyness dominating the earthy and woody flavors, of ample richness and mild strength and body.
No real aftertaste, and no sweetness, bitterness, or saltiness but a medium burn on the tongue and light sharpness.

Summary Comments:

Overall, of agreeable but common character and mild body, but I would rate it a good smoke with a score of 82 out of 100.
A little lighter on the mustyness to be more balanced with the earth and wood, would have definitely helped my opinion and score.
Not that I dislike the musty taste I get from most 10+ year old cigars typically, in fact it has grown on me and I kinda enjoy it, but as more of an underlying taste than being the most prominent one.

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bipolar · 11-18-2021, 06:46 AM

Gonna have to try this one. I'm a sucker for corojo.

smbauerllc · 11-18-2021, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bipolar

Gonna have to try this one. I'm a sucker for corojo.

Honestly don't know if they are still being produced or not. Haven't looked into it.
I suspect that they are better when young

Eta: just looked and apparently they are still in production. Little surprised

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BigJohn · 11-18-2021, 08:20 AM

Every year punch comes out with a rare corojo, and it's a different vitola every year.
I think I split a box of these with some guys on the forums back 5 or 10 years ago... they were a long figurado.

smbauerllc · 11-18-2021, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Every year punch comes out with a rare corojo, and it's a different vitola every year.
I think I split a box of these with some guys on the forums back 5 or 10 years ago... they were a long figurado.

Thanks for the info. Didn't know that or even that they were still in production.
I'm very lacking in knowledge of the nc world. Just so much to keep up with compared to cc's

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jefslat · 11-19-2021, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbauerllc

Thanks for the info. Didn't know that or even that they were still in production.
I'm very lacking in knowledge of the nc world. Just so much to keep up with compared to cc's

Ain't that the truth! There are new brands and facings every year. Between new blends, new shapes and new sizes, it's very difficult to not miss something no matter how diligent you are.

I smoked quite a few of these back when they first came out. I found them pleasant, just not enough to make a "regular spot in the rotation."

BigO · 11-24-2021, 02:01 PM

There are a number of members that really dig the Rare Corojo.

ElkTwin · 12-13-2021, 06:13 PM

https://forums.cigarweekly.com/showt...41#post2830341

Rob G · 12-16-2021, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigO

There are a number of members that really dig the Rare Corojo.

Yeah, I'm one of them.

ak2000 · 12-16-2021, 08:06 PM

Never cared for these

11-18-2021, 05:51 AM	#1
smbauerllc Friggin Tobacco Lover! Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 5,952	2001 Punch Rare Corojo Rothschild Review Pre-smoke comments: A 4.5x50, heavily box pressed Rothschild with a medium, veiny texture, medium texture cap, and a firm bunch with a nice Colorado Maduro wrapper. Setting was at a table in the indoor smoking lounge for a rare occasion, due to the outside temperature of 31 degrees and a decent wind, so wanted a slightly warmer environment. Smoke comments: Even burn with a conical coal, and flaky grey ash. Perfect draw and a subtle, faint, but fragrant aroma, and no burn in the throat. Flavor was of unequal balance with mustyness dominating the earthy and woody flavors, of ample richness and mild strength and body. No real aftertaste, and no sweetness, bitterness, or saltiness but a medium burn on the tongue and light sharpness. Summary Comments: Overall, of agreeable but common character and mild body, but I would rate it a good smoke with a score of 82 out of 100. A little lighter on the mustyness to be more balanced with the earth and wood, would have definitely helped my opinion and score. Not that I dislike the musty taste I get from most 10+ year old cigars typically, in fact it has grown on me and I kinda enjoy it, but as more of an underlying taste than being the most prominent one. Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk

11-18-2021, 06:46 AM	#2
bipolar Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Free State of Georgia Posts: 2,226	Gonna have to try this one. I'm a sucker for corojo. __________________ When Uncle Terry’s been drinking…you don’t F with him.

11-18-2021, 08:20 AM	#4
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11-24-2021, 02:01 PM	#7
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 56,349	There are a number of members that really dig the Rare Corojo. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

12-16-2021, 08:06 PM	#10
ak2000 Charter Member Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,625	Never cared for these __________________ Cigars are brain food...... JLOH #19

12-13-2021, 06:13 PM	#8
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