Don Lino 1989 Robusto

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Don Lino 1989 Robusto

Cigar Attributes

Country of Origin	Dominican Republic
Size	5 x 50
Strength	Full

Don Lino 1989 Robusto cigars are handmade in Santiago, the Dominican Republic. The U.S. Connecticut-wrapped style is medium in body, employing Brazilian, Dominican, & Cameroon longfillers in an Indonesian binder leaf. The smoke is creamy with nutty, toasty flavors. The box-pressed Maduro-wrapped version has a core of Colombian, Mexican, & Nicaraguan fillers in an Indonesian binder, yielding thick, full-bodied smoke that is sweet, with well-balanced flavors of coffee and chocolate.

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Don Lino 1989 Connecticut Robusto Cigar

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Reviewed by Gary Korb
October 05, 2009

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Score: 8.6

By Gary Korb

A well-packed cigar embellished with a rich-looking, red and gold embossed band. The outer wrapper sports a silky, even toned U.S. Connecticut leaf that's virtually flawless and a shade darker in color than most Connecticut.

The smoke was equally silky with a wonderfully rich, creamy, medium-bodied, yet full flavor that was nutty, toasty, and naturally sweet with excellent balance.

Overall the smoke was very consistent, never turning bitter or hot, and I smoked as much of it as I could short of burning my thumb.

A very impressive cigar that's been flying under the radar since its release, and well worth trying.

Scores
Appearance - 9
Construction - 9
Draw - 9
Burn - 8
Flavor - 8
Aroma - 9
Total Score: 8.6