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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Morro Castle Robusto and Margaritaville Coffee: Review



The Cigar

Morro Castle Robusto
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Fillers: Nicaraguan and Honduran
Size: 4.7 x 52

Off the Light: moderate oak and soil earthy tones.  A nice robust start for a mild-medium smoke.  As the burn continues the slight robust start mellows after the first half an inch.  The moderate oaky note settles to a touch of oak with a good buttery wheat bread note stepping up to the plate.  There is a mild coffee taste with a mushroom earthy tone kicking in.  The texture is smooth and mellow overall for the first half.  I’ll give it a 4 on my strength scale. 

Second Half: the smooth and mellow texture graces the palate for a pleasurable morning cigar.  The light oak and damp earthy tones along with the mild coffee taste continues.  The damp earthy tone reminds me of portabella mushroom and lightly toasted leafs.  I did not pick up any peppery spice on this robusto like I did on the Toro size. 

My Strength Rating: 4 – mild-medium

To the Point: a very good mild-medium smoke.  I personally like this as a morning time cigar.  You will enjoy smoking this down to the nub. 


The Coffee

Margaritaville Coffee State of Mind
Medium/Dark Roast
$5.00 from Big Lots for a 12oz bag

Blend: South American, African and dark roasted Indonesian coffee

Nothing super special here. It is just a straight forward tasty medium/dark roast coffee.


The Pairing

The medium/dark roasted coffee flavor blends well with the light earthy tones of the cigar for a great morning experience.  The buttery toasted wheat bread note of the cigar mingles with the State of Mind coffee to make you think you are eating breakfast during this pairing. 

If you are looking for a very good morning cigar to enjoy with your coffee the Morro Castle Robusto is it.  

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