So I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll... No, I'm not about to tear down this nice flavorful Nicaraguan Puro with a searing review that takes Cigar Aficionado to task for giving it a #17 ranking in its list of the best cigars of 2010.
No need to do that, because the Brick House robusto is indeed a well-constructed medium-bodied cigar with a slightly wheaty, earthy flavor (at times) and an occasional rich moment that uplifts you and makes you hope it will continue that way to the nub (which it doesn't).
I paid less than 7 bucks for this in a cigar shop, which is mighty economical in my highly-taxed region. Because of this, I grudgingly concede that the Aficionados were onto something.
This stick burns well and holds its flavor consistently. However, it wasn't strong enough, rich enough, or complex enough for me to want to buy again. After the halfway mark, it lost a lot of steam, which is the opposite of what I look for as I smoke--namely more steam, full speed ahead.
To my mind, this is not "best cigar of the year" material. But that's just me. Maybe you'll love it, like so many other reviewers have of late. It is not a dog, and worth trying if you like medium strength.
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Hi There,
I hope all is well. I represent spirits brands and wanted to send you more information on an upcoming cigar event.
Can I please be provided with an email address?
Thanks,
Zuri
zhadi@thebaddishgroup,com
Nice review and good to see you back. Thought some antismoker's group took you hostage. I have seen a few reviews on the Brickhouse line of cigars and it seems as if at the halfway point they loose their flavor. I still might try a few if I can get them at a decent price. I live in a tax hooch and tobacco to death state so most of my cigar purchases are off from onlne retailers.
Good to see a new review....
Sticks from MN
Ha ha, no I wasn't held hostage. I just don't like inhaling other guys smoke in cigar lounges anymore. And I live in a region where winter lasts from November to April. So I just haven't smoked a lot of stogies lately.
Hopefully I'll have more reviews on the way...
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