Thomas Hinds “Vintage” Robusto

Dog Rocket!

I smoke cheap cigars, I have to being a poor college student. I have liked most of the cigars I have tried at least a little. Thompsons, Victor Sinclairs, and even Flor del Todo had some enjoyable moments. Tried the Thomas Hinds after a month rest in the humidor and it was not a pleasant experience. Tried it again after 6 additional months rest. This cigar is just bad. It smells like a White Owl just out of the cellophane. Upon lighting, you realize it tastes like one. That's the high point of the cigar. From there it becomes bitter and harsh. Strong ammonia flavors and a horribly acrid after taste dominated to the half way point which is where I could not take it anymore. Cigars international stopped carrying these and I can see why. Got these on c-bid cheap. There are good cheap cigars and this is not one. The $3 spent on the 5-pack would have smoked better.

The don't look great but the construction is ok and the burn has been straight with a draw just on the loose side. Lots of smoke but lacking in the flavor department with just a hint of spice at the end of a short finish with no aftertaste.

This cigar is best smoked while doing something that focuses your attention away from the cigar. Not very good and aging does not help.

not worth the match it took to light it!

Not to put much stock into a two-word review, I decided to give these a try on a cigar-swap. These are well put together, tasty, and have a nice toasty after taste. No award winner, but not bad. Wish they'd lose that cheesy ring.

This was definately NOT a dog rocket! In my opinion the TH Vintage makes a good everyday smoke with decent medium tobacco flavors. Its nothing special, but it is a good cigar none the less. Shop around folks as there are some great deals to be had on TH cigars. A good price makes these once premium priced cigars a steal in the category of "Working Around the House" cigar.