Colorado by Don Lino

“I am on my second bundle of the Robusto (5.0" x 50) and am compelled to throw my 2 cents in. I enjoy these with coffee in the morning. I don’t analyze the flavor of my cigars; I just turn to CI to see their description to find out why I liked it. With that said, apparently the notes of nutmeg and roasted nuts are why I find this cigar so enjoyable with my coffee. It is a mild cigar but does give a good dose of smoke and flavor in a single draw; especially mid way through. The quality can be a hit and miss. I have found canoeing to be an issue, especially off the truck. Resting them naked for 2-3 weeks in the humidor seems to alleviate the issue. If you store with the cello, rest it longer. I also had a few with tight draw but not bad enough for me to throw out the cigar. Sometimes it loosens up half way through. I like full bodied cigars so I usually don’t smoke these after my morning coffee but if anyone is looking for a nice breakfast cigar or those who prefer mild cigars, I would recommend these. ”

“I think my 1st Don Lino cigar is the Colorado robusto. I wanted to cash in on the big gordo figurdo deal I saw, but the thing is on backorder, so I picked up a bundle of these. After a week in my humidor, I fired one up to find that it is a mild, toasty blend. Tastes of earth, with a tobacco core that is easy to inhale. Scads of smoke & a perfect draw are not what I normally expect from a stick costing so little. This handsome cuss will make a perfect knock around/gardening vitola. An everyday mild bodied smoke at machine roll or sandwich style prices, is typical when ordering from CI. I took a flyer on this one and came out smelling like a rose. You guys rock!”