Comments on: Stogie Reviews: Alonso Menendez Robusto

By: Alonso Menendez Robusto « myBlog

Alonso Menendez Robusto « myBlog — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:45:16 +0000

[...] It maybe a small detail, but I also quite like the simple and understated, yet classy white band. According to the Stogie Guys, the cigar now comes with a different band, and although I haven’t seen what that new band [...]

By: vpw

vpw — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:54:25 +0000

Just in case anyone Googles this review (like I did when looking for a review on this cigar), I should update my comment above.

I smoked the second one today and it was much better than I remember the first one to be. I couldn’t say I found it to be full flavoured or strong though; and as I mentioned above the wrapper is quite a lighter colour than what appears in the review. The taste was smooth, creamy and mild and was enjoyable down to the last quarter. I’ll definitely be trying a third.

By: vpw

vpw — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:52:56 +0000

My local tobacco shop sells these. They have the same band, but the wrapper looks quite different and is not what I would describe as “dark brown”. In fact, I’d call it “light brown”. I wonder if something has changed? Even in the photograph the cigar looks much darker than the two I have had so far. The white band is the same.

I wasn’t impressed with the first one, but I’m going to give it another shot today. The cigar is so beautifully constructed, aromatic, and the band is classy and understated. I want to like this cigar… still wondering if something has changed as it looks a completely different colour…

By: Stogie Spirits: George T. Stagg Bourbon

Stogie Spirits: George T. Stagg Bourbon — Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:54 +0000

[...] by the spirit. Chocolaty and cedary cigars particularly come to mind with some examples being the Alonso Menendez, Fuente Sun Grown, Bolivar Royal Corona, Tatuaje Black and Davidoff Maduro R. But really any [...]

By: Mario

Mario — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:04:29 +0000

Hola: Soy de San Francisco, Pcia. de Còrdoba, Repùblica Argentina, y he probado este habano en Villa Carlos Paz (Pcia. de Còrdoba) y no pude volver a encontrarlo. Por favor necesito me informen donde puedo hallarlo o bien como puede hacer para contactarme con alquien que me lo pueda enviar. Gracias

By: Quick Smoke: Alonso Menendez Robusto

Quick Smoke: Alonso Menendez Robusto — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:00:42 +0000

[...] stash—long before Dona Flor changed the band to give it a more colorful appeal—but this last Alonso Menendez performed even better. The delectable mata fina tobacco gives the cigar a taste akin to moist [...]

By: Stogie Spirits: Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Scotch

Stogie Spirits: Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Scotch — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:36:11 +0000

[...] for a minute that only Cuban cigars will pair with this single malt. I would also recommend the Alonso Menendez, Arturo Fuente King B, Ashton VSG, Padilla Miami or a San [...]

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:46:47 +0000

A great Cigar with great taste.

By: Ron Beam

Ron Beam — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:46:46 +0000

Along with the Garcia brothers, Cuban born Alonso Menendez was the founding force behind the Monte Cristo. This namesake cigar is my standard and I put the maduro robusto in the category of Partagas SP #2, but at a third the cost.

By: Stogie Reviews: Graycliff Profesionale Vintage 1999 PG

Stogie Reviews: Graycliff Profesionale Vintage 1999 PG — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:17:36 +0000

[...] Not unlike the Château Grand Cru, the five and ¼ inch by 50 ring gauge PG has a striking appearance. With a metallic sheen of blue and gold, the band easily catches the eye, and its style conjures memories of Merlyn the Magician from The Sword in the Stone. The oily, rustic wrapper is appealingly similar to an Alonso Menendez. [...]