Aristoff Black Label Robusto

Aristoff Black Label Robusto We crushed some Aristoff products in the past, so are we just looking to punish ourselves, or are we really willing to give a second (or third!) chance?
Home 2002 RTDA Report - Rob and Paul's Excellent Adventure The common mans view of the happenings at and around the 2002 RTDA in Las Vegas. Best of 2002 Awards at Top25Cigar.com The results from our "Best of 2002" poll at Top25Cigar. See which cigars were voted the best of 2002. A Day at the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company Rob Shibata visits the Graycliff Hotel and Cigar Company, and finds old world hospitality can be found today as well. Jorge and Orlando Padron Interview with Top25Cigar Remember back when your parents told you "if you treat everyone with respect, and work hard every day your going to be successful"? When talking to Jorge and Jose Padron, one gets the feeling not only have they heard that saying, but they live it every day. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. Cano Ozgener, CEO of C.A.O. International Interview with Top25Cigar Cano A. Ozgener was a very enjoyable and willing interviewee. As you can see by his answer to the final question, Mr. Ozgener is a man dedicated to his passions, namely his family and the business they are in. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. La Aurora 1903 Preferidos No. 3 If you've been sniffing around the industry, you have probably heard quite a bit about this little cigar. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro The latest, or soon to be latest release in the Excalibur line is the Prensado Oscuro, a cigar that longs to get the box pressed attention of a certain line of cigars from Nicaragua. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Juan Clemente' Grand Corona None of our reviewers will be buying these anytime soon. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Caballeros Corona If you like pleasant surprises, have we got a cigar for you. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Romeo y Julieta Vintage VI In the RyJ Vintage VI, were talking about a cigar that used to be the undisputed heavyweight favorite of Dominican cigars...at least for a couple of our folks. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Royale Senador (Maduro) Everyone was impressed by how this cigar looked, it really got the tasting off to a great start. La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reseve No. 3 Summary Perdomo2 Torfecto We butchered the Perdomo Reserve line in September, and were bombarded with emails in support of our review...yeah that's right "in support". Perdomo2 Torfecto We butchered the Perdomo Reserve line in September, and were bombarded with emails in support of our review...yeah that's right "in support". Perdomo2 Torfecto We butchered the Perdomo Reserve line in September, and were bombarded with emails in support of our review...yeah that's right "in support". Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Lars Tetens Phat Shorty vs. Acid Atom There is no other line of cigars that has created the debate that surrounds the Lars Tetens line. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. Moore & Bode Brass (Miami Blend) Moore & Bode can affectionately be called one of the "boutique" cigar brands. C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? C.A.O. Brazilia Samba Does the CAO Brazilia follow in the lofty footsteps of other cigars in the CAO family? Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Padron 2000 I probably need to dispel the rumors before I go any farther. We are not, and never have been related to, or adopted by the Padron family. Now that's not saying we would turn it down if offered. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. Montecristo le Cigare des Arts Millennium Double Corona The Habana 2000 wrapper mystique still fails to materialize for us. La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. La Tradicion Cubana Torpedo La Tradicion Cubana is not one of the best known brands of cigars, but after reading the rest of this review, it may become one. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Neptune Oceanides Why another Neptune? Why not, we liked it the first time and went back for seconds. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. Leon Jimenes No. 1 This was a tough review to write. Here I thought we would share some secret with the world. There'd be people dancing in the streets all across the globe. El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? El Rey Del Mundo Rectangulares (Maduro) How can you not like a cigar when it comes gift wrapped in cloud-like white tissue? Graycliff Pirate can picture some of our review staff with an eye patch, peg leg, and a parrot on their shoulder smoking the Graycliff Pirate Torpedo. Graycliff Pirate can picture some of our review staff with an eye patch, peg leg, and a parrot on their shoulder smoking the Graycliff Pirate Torpedo. Graycliff Pirate can picture some of our review staff with an eye patch, peg leg, and a parrot on their shoulder smoking the Graycliff Pirate Torpedo. Romeo y Julieta 125th Anniversary Churchill The black band sets this cigar apart from any of the ordinary RyJ's. Even the "Tabacalera" lower band is set against black, making you think you're in for the unexpected if used to the standard RyJ line. Romeo y Julieta 125th Anniversary Churchill The black band sets this cigar apart from any of the ordinary RyJ's. Even the "Tabacalera" lower band is set against black, making you think you're in for the unexpected if used to the standard RyJ line. Romeo y Julieta 125th Anniversary Churchill The black band sets this cigar apart from any of the ordinary RyJ's. Even the "Tabacalera" lower band is set against black, making you think you're in for the unexpected if used to the standard RyJ line. CAO Anniversario Cameroon Petit Belicoso The right time and the right cigar, it's usually the combination that will make for a memorable smoking moment. CAO Anniversario Cameroon Petit Belicoso The right time and the right cigar, it's usually the combination that will make for a memorable smoking moment. CAO Anniversario Cameroon Petit Belicoso The right time and the right cigar, it's usually the combination that will make for a memorable smoking moment. Fonseca 799 Maduro It isn't often that everyone agrees on one of our cigar reviews, but this was one of the closest we have every seen. Fonseca 799 Maduro It isn't often that everyone agrees on one of our cigar reviews, but this was one of the closest we have every seen. Fonseca 799 Maduro It isn't often that everyone agrees on one of our cigar reviews, but this was one of the closest we have every seen. Cuesta Rey No. 7 Maduro You review enough cigars and you start wondering...wondering if you really do have to pay big cake to get a decent smoke. Cuesta Rey kindly reminds us, the answer is no. Cuesta Rey No. 7 Maduro You review enough cigars and you start wondering...wondering if you really do have to pay big cake to get a decent smoke. Cuesta Rey kindly reminds us, the answer is no. Cuesta Rey No. 7 Maduro You review enough cigars and you start wondering...wondering if you really do have to pay big cake to get a decent smoke. Cuesta Rey kindly reminds us, the answer is no. Drew Estate Natural China 5 Covering both ends of the spectrum this week, first we gave you "Nasty", now we calm down a bit, take a muscle relaxant, and give "Natural" a shot. Drew Estate Natural China 5 Covering both ends of the spectrum this week, first we gave you "Nasty", now we calm down a bit, take a muscle relaxant, and give "Natural" a shot. Drew Estate Natural China 5 Covering both ends of the spectrum this week, first we gave you "Nasty", now we calm down a bit, take a muscle relaxant, and give "Natural" a shot. Maria Mancini Magic Mountain When you bring up the term "Magic Mountain", the first thing most people think about is a place in Florida where people are running around wearing funny ears. Maria Mancini Magic Mountain When you bring up the term "Magic Mountain", the first thing most people think about is a place in Florida where people are running around wearing funny ears. Maria Mancini Magic Mountain When you bring up the term "Magic Mountain", the first thing most people think about is a place in Florida where people are running around wearing funny ears. Acid Nasty Check out the name, check out the looks, take a whiff, and you won't know whether to smoke it, hide it, or plant it. Acid Nasty Check out the name, check out the looks, take a whiff, and you won't know whether to smoke it, hide it, or plant it. Acid Nasty Check out the name, check out the looks, take a whiff, and you won't know whether to smoke it, hide it, or plant it. Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto A natural looking wrapper with a very light sheen, the Don Tomas will look good in any humidor. Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto A natural looking wrapper with a very light sheen, the Don Tomas will look good in any humidor. Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto A natural looking wrapper with a very light sheen, the Don Tomas will look good in any humidor. Sancho Panza Caballeros Let's put this in perspective, a 93 from CA puts the Sancho Panza Caballero in the same class as the following cigars that CA rated in 2000; Sancho Panza Caballeros Let's put this in perspective, a 93 from CA puts the Sancho Panza Caballero in the same class as the following cigars that CA rated in 2000; Sancho Panza Caballeros Let's put this in perspective, a 93 from CA puts the Sancho Panza Caballero in the same class as the following cigars that CA rated in 2000; Sancho Panza Valiente Our second Staff Review experience with Sancho Panza this month is the "Valiente", a box-pressed robusto. Sancho Panza Valiente Our second Staff Review experience with Sancho Panza this month is the "Valiente", a box-pressed robusto. Sancho Panza Valiente Our second Staff Review experience with Sancho Panza this month is the "Valiente", a box-pressed robusto. Padron 4000 That's a big old cigar hanging out there to your right, in fact it's almost two hours of monster Padron 4000 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas 2008 IPCPR Day One Summary A summary of our Day One at the 2008 IPCPR show in Las Vegas IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. IPCPA Show Day Two Short Takes Day Two and the effects of Las Vegas set in. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Ron Matusalem Gran Reserve Rum Ahhh, rum, and good rum at that. We could get used to this. Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? Devils Weed Cigars Devils Weed cigars may have the coolest name and best logo in the industry, but how are their cigars? General Cigar Announces Daniel Núñez’ Retirement General Cigar announced today that Daniel Núñez, president and chief operating officer, will retire during the second quarter of 2009 General Cigar Announces Daniel Núñez’ Retirement General Cigar announced today that Daniel Núñez, president and chief operating officer, will retire during the second quarter of 2009 CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party CAO “TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT” WITH ROCK BAND HINDER Cutting-Edge Cigar Maker Selected As Exclusive Cigar Sponsor To Hinder Record Release Party Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. Dr. Nick's White and Healthy Can a dentist really be a friend to a cigar smoker? Dr. Nick wants to be. A Visit to Graycliff Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always. A Visit to Graycliff Another visit to Graycliff leaves us as amazed as always. Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! Breaking the Cigar Slump! Admit it, you have gone through a period where no cigar tastes good. Help is on the way! The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience. The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience. The Big Smoke - Part I Attending the Big Smoke was quite the experience.	We crushed some Aristoff products in the past, so are we just looking to punish ourselves, or are we really willing to give a second (or third!) chance? Obviously our hope was not to impart another sub-par cigar smoking experience on our reviewers. Let's see what happened. Marketing is part of cigar packaging, there is no denying it. It hits the peak with the Aristoff Black Label Robusto. Each smoke is individually packaged with some cute information as to what your going to get inside. As one reviewer aptly noted, "looks nice but is unnecessary if it adds cost." We couldn't agree more. The band is black as coal, with the Aristoff brand name barely visible. Classy and well done in the art department. If your looking to make a visible impression with your cigar's packaging, look no further. It's hard to deny the construction of this cigar. Clean looking, soft and supple to the touch, and holding a draw that is impressive at the least. She stayed lit throughout, and had our folks going cross-eyed from staring at her. Got to impart high marks for construction. A medium smoke, could be considered full-bodied by some, but was pleasantly surprising to most. What little aftertaste was noted, was actually enjoyed by a couple of our reviewers. There were taste inconsistencies noted among the samples. Each reviewer received two cigars, and 60% of the reviewers noted some differences from cigar to cigar. Many reviewers noted really enjoying ONE of their samples. The inconsistencies were commonly noted. Two reviewers mentioned being willing to buy a box if they could assure the flavor of their first sample. Not being able to guarantee this, the consensus was a box purchase would be too risky. I think Aristoff suffers from a perception created by their packaging. Expectations are set fairly high when you see the cigar, as it is obviously being pampered in its own little house. Throw these smokes in a bargain bin, and people would be raving about them. Sell them separately in a nice little package, and the response is ho-hum. All in all, probably worth a try, but watch for consistency. Vital Statistics: Shape = Robusto Length=5 1/2 " RG=48 Wrapper = Conn./USA Filler = Dominican Binder =Dominican Olor Estimated Cost = $6.50
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