Cigar Weekly

01-13-2004, 09:09 AM

I recently got a box of these after smoking some of the ERDM (Hon) Robusto Supremas. I loved the sweet and rounded flavors of the Robusto Suprema but I wanted it in a slightly smaller version. The robusto also seems to have recieved the best reveiws of the line.

First off, I love the tissue paper packaging. It provides the perfect contrast to the dark and oily Sumatra seed wrapper, which shows some nice tooth. Although the cap looked a little rough, it held on for the duration. Nothing can be more annoying than a seemingly perfect triple cap that starts to unravel half-way through.

So, it clipped nicely and once it was lit, quickly revealed it's creamy, chocolate flavor. The burn was a little tight for the first half inch but then it opened up and yeilded tons of thick, chewy smoke. The only thing that contrasted with the wrapper better than the tissue paper was the near perfect light grey ash, which refused to let go. The first quarter tasted a little green, which of course was my fault. I couldn't wait to smoke it for more than five minutes after recieving the box. The others will age well though, as did the Robusto Supremas I had before. Despite the initial greenness, the cigar did get smoother with every sip and it never got hot, even when I was practically smoking the embers.

I would say that the strength of this cigar is medium, bordering on mild, while the flavor is very balanced and satisfying. The deep, chocolately flavors mix beautifully with a nice tobacco core. A touch of spice enhances the notes of wood and sweet coffee that come and go. What an aroma! The finish is pleasant yet not overbearing.

The construction and burn of this cigar could not be better. I'm partial to maduros and large ring-gauge cigars, so this one ranks as one of my favorites. Plus, the price can't be beat. My new go-to cigar.

sd_smoker · 01-13-2004, 09:13 AM

Good review, thanks!

XSubSailor · 01-13-2004, 09:19 AM

I haven't met an ERDM I didn't like (Rectangulares in Maduro are my favs).

Resist the urge and try to put some down to age. I've been smoking some Robusto and Robusto Larga's with about a year of age on them and they are delicious. The maduros are definitely more on the Med-Full to Full flavor category IMHO.

Temshore · 01-13-2004, 10:04 AM

I have a box of these coming my way...I can hardly wait!

Thanks for the review

jb · 01-13-2004, 10:47 AM

Nice review! I like all the ERDM's.

fvfanmc · 01-13-2004, 11:55 AM

nuff said!!!!!!!

Thank you for the review!

camachoman · 01-14-2004, 08:19 AM

I first tried these at the suggestion of other CW members. Now they are a staple. Love'em!

red · 01-14-2004, 11:55 AM

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Trblmkr · 01-14-2004, 12:46 PM

DAMN... makes me want to light one of them babies up right now

I think I will......

domimax · 01-14-2004, 02:13 PM

Has anyone ever tried the ERDM RESERVA SALADO CABINET? I smoke the robustos all the time. Just curious about the RESERVA SALADO CABINET.

01-13-2004, 09:09 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	El Rey Del Mundo Robusto I recently got a box of these after smoking some of the ERDM (Hon) Robusto Supremas. I loved the sweet and rounded flavors of the Robusto Suprema but I wanted it in a slightly smaller version. The robusto also seems to have recieved the best reveiws of the line. First off, I love the tissue paper packaging. It provides the perfect contrast to the dark and oily Sumatra seed wrapper, which shows some nice tooth. Although the cap looked a little rough, it held on for the duration. Nothing can be more annoying than a seemingly perfect triple cap that starts to unravel half-way through. So, it clipped nicely and once it was lit, quickly revealed it's creamy, chocolate flavor. The burn was a little tight for the first half inch but then it opened up and yeilded tons of thick, chewy smoke. The only thing that contrasted with the wrapper better than the tissue paper was the near perfect light grey ash, which refused to let go. The first quarter tasted a little green, which of course was my fault. I couldn't wait to smoke it for more than five minutes after recieving the box. The others will age well though, as did the Robusto Supremas I had before. Despite the initial greenness, the cigar did get smoother with every sip and it never got hot, even when I was practically smoking the embers. I would say that the strength of this cigar is medium, bordering on mild, while the flavor is very balanced and satisfying. The deep, chocolately flavors mix beautifully with a nice tobacco core. A touch of spice enhances the notes of wood and sweet coffee that come and go. What an aroma! The finish is pleasant yet not overbearing. The construction and burn of this cigar could not be better. I'm partial to maduros and large ring-gauge cigars, so this one ranks as one of my favorites. Plus, the price can't be beat. My new go-to cigar.

01-13-2004, 09:13 AM	#2
sd_smoker Club Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OKC Posts: 4,336	Good review, thanks! __________________ "Personal charisma is a force that undermines institutions as often as it sustains them. Political institutions need the more reliable buttresses of tradition and duty. Mass emotionalism and celebrity-worship are hostile to any constitutional system."

01-13-2004, 09:19 AM	#3
XSubSailor Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 522	I haven't met an ERDM I didn't like (Rectangulares in Maduro are my favs). Resist the urge and try to put some down to age. I've been smoking some Robusto and Robusto Larga's with about a year of age on them and they are delicious. The maduros are definitely more on the Med-Full to Full flavor category IMHO. __________________ 'down scope!

01-13-2004, 10:04 AM	#4
Temshore Club Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 2,162	I have a box of these coming my way...I can hardly wait! Thanks for the review __________________ You turn the atmosphere wild with currents of vitriol when you smile at the passing insects My Gallery

01-14-2004, 11:55 AM	#8
red Herf Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 7,207	Yummy!!! Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yu mmy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yumm y!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy! !!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!! Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yu mmy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!!Yummy!!! __________________ I dropped a bone on the wife last night. She did not enjoy it...Briandg Of course there's no substitute for a Cuban woman. They just have that twang...Elkie Yeah, but whodababydaddy?...TommyBB You guys must be tonguing the hole or something...Smokerch

01-13-2004, 10:47 AM	#5
jb Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,058	Nice review! I like all the ERDM's.

01-13-2004, 11:55 AM	#6
fvfanmc Self Exiled Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 40,584	nuff said!!!!!!! Thank you for the review!

01-14-2004, 08:19 AM	#7
camachoman Club Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,053	I first tried these at the suggestion of other CW members. Now they are a staple. Love'em!

01-14-2004, 12:46 PM	#9
Trblmkr Club Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Springfield, Va USA Posts: 2,213	DAMN... makes me want to light one of them babies up right now I think I will...... __________________ I am Nobody Nobody is Perfect Therefore.. I am Perfect

01-14-2004, 02:13 PM	#10
domimax Starting Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 40	ERDM RESERVA SALADO CABINET ? Has anyone ever tried the ERDM RESERVA SALADO CABINET? I smoke the robustos all the time. Just curious about the RESERVA SALADO CABINET.