Comments on: The Casa Magna Colorado Robusto

By: Cole

Cole — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:23:07 +0000

The flavours seemed to peak around mid-stick for me, but it lacked the complexity I was hoping for. The draw on mine was a bit stiff. For the price point ($14.95 B.C., Canada) it’s the best cigar I’ve tried. I just couldn’t get as excited about it as they did at Cigar Afficionado in 2008. Has the quality dropped due to its resulting popularity? When compared with HDM Epicure No. 2′s, Cohiba Robusto’s, Partagas Serie D No. 4′s and Monte Edmundo’s, the savings of $12.00/stick may still not earn them a place in my humidor.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:48:27 +0000

Mmmmm, love em. George at Pipes by George (great store, stop in if you’re ever in Raleigh) recommended the torpedo, which I loved. Started smoking a smaller gauge vitola last night, but only got halfway through it because of time. Finished it tonight. After the stale taste and pepper left after re-lighting it, the smooth but rich flavors returned. My palate is not refined enough to detect or identify all the subtle flavors, but, like art, I know what I like, and I love this one. For the money, I still prefer LFD ligero, and Oliva V is always a winner, but the CM Colorado is always a winner. Have you tried the Oscuro? If so, let me know if it’s worth a shot. Also, please review another favorite of mine, the San Cristobal.

By: teresa

teresa — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:52:46 +0000

Jasonblu, I hope to find others contribute their input here on your question as well. One thing to make certain of is the lighting of the cigar itself, making sure to use butane or a match (and waiting a moment so you don’t get the sulfur taste) and not having too much heat on the cigar. The lightheaded and intensity may be from the style of cigars, as well as the nicotine content as some will certainly give a “buzz” and do that. I would definitely experiment with a milder cigar to intrigue your palate and see what you will enjoy.

Some very silky smokes on the mild side to consider may be something from AVO (and even Davidoff if you wish to experiment further, they can be expensive but are always a lovely smoke and tend to be on the milder side but very lovely).

On a medium body leaning on the lighter side I would try an Ashton Maduro which has some nice nutty flavors, Ashton also has a great line of mild cigars like the cabinets. Camacho’s Connecticut is one of my favorite mild cigars which has a bit of spice. Oliva also produces many great mild cigars, including the Nub Connecticut or Cameroon.

You mentioned the foodie factor, what is your general preferences when it comes to food and drink? What styles and elements do you enjoy in your food?

By: Jasonblu

Jasonblu — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:12:13 +0000

I figure this is as good a place to post this as any. I just finished one of these CM pikitos due to the recommendations and found little enjoent out if it – but then again I like the IDEA of cigars, intrigued by all the foodie descriptions but ALWAYS find myself disapponted by all of them when smoked. Clearly I am missing something or doing something wrong. I am soliciting eberyones input here. I always feel lightheaded ( no I don’t inhale) the
e only flavors I taste are burnt horse maneur or something akin to that ( no i’ve never actually smoked horse dung to know the comparison) I get a nasty taste in my mouth that lingers and my clothes stink like ashtray for hours afterward. I have often thougt maybe I am just smoking bad cigars so I only do top rated ones fresh from a stores humidor ( opus x, padron 1926, etc) but always get the same result. I am starting to think that cigars are an emperor had no clothes enterprise. I WANT to like cigars, it’s such a neat idea, and they smell so good when OTHER peope smoke em, but for me, no joy. What’s going on with me? Am I hitting to strong cigars too fast? Are there more mild ones you all could recommend that could help ease me into the hobby?

Typed from my iPhone. Sorry for all the text errors.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:57:25 +0000

I have enjoyed 2 Casa Magna Toros this past summer. My buddy and I split a box with each other and we decided that we will let them age for a year to try again in the Summer 2010. I believe that it is a very good Nic-y puro cigar, classic rich Nicaragua flavor in the beginning, in the middle a nice sweetness developes and the last 1/3 spice and leather return. A pleasant smooth finish was also appreciated. However, in the 2 times that we fired these up, we both had to re-light the cigars 4-5 times = that’s why we have decided to let them rest. Looking forward to this coming summer! Thank you Teresa for your emphasis on enjoying a cigar rather than by being won over by the hype of certain cigars. There are tremendous number of excellent cigars out there that are never really talked or written about.
Peace always,
Mike

By: teresa

teresa — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:45:37 +0000

I haven’t many recently, though I’ve found the pikito to smoke the most consistently out of the bunch for me. I’ve been hearing about burn problems from others too lately. It could be a demand issue, but I’m really not sure. I think it is a fun cigar to try, and one to be tried.

I agree on the Oliva Series V, regular Padron line, and Pepin’s blends- Nicaraguan cigars are my favorite and those stand out for me as well especially on the price point. Otherwise I’d say Padron and Tatuaje, but those are two of my personal favorites no matter the price.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:42:18 +0000

I tried one of these a few months back and thought they were alright. After getting into an argument with a friend who hates them I went and bought another one to prove him wrong. I lit it up last night and I have to say it was probably one of the worst cigars I have ever had. Normally I love Nicaraguan cigars and a well done puro tends to be amazing but this one really let me down. It looked great, smelled great, had a a slightly stronger draw and seemed to be going ok. It started to burn terribly though. I had to relight it and touch it up multiple times because the burn was so uneven and jagged. The flavour also changed less then halfway into the smoke and left a burnt paper taste in my mouth. I don’t know if Casa Magna has had quality control issues due to the demand of the cigar and maybe the earlier batches were better. Overall very disappointed in this cigar. For a similar price point I’d rather smoke a regular Padron, a Pepin Garcia Blue label robusto, or an Oliva Series V

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:17:31 +0000

The pepper definitely smoothed out, it turned out to be a very rich, enjoyable cigar. I was worried that the Cigar Aficianado hype would have ruined it for me, but that wasn’t the case.

By: teresa

teresa — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:53:26 +0000

Adam, I’ll practice a retrohale here and there, it definitely opens up a new perspective of flavor. The spice on the nose really opens things up (I’ve noticed with other cigars as well, different kind of intensity and experience).

OlivaSerieV, I just tried the pikito size last night and must say I enjoyed it more than the others. I like the ratio, I even forgot it was the Casa Manga when I was smoking it. Very lovely, I appreciate the recommendation, it was a lovely and welcoming surprise.

I’ve spoken to several people and they’ve said that on certain sizes, the first time they were not impressed but then the second time it was completely different. Not too many people, though- could have just been their particular cigars as these things do happen as well. And personal taste is always a factor

I had the Padilla Miami Robusto a couple nights ago, I’ll post on it soon- I was quite pleasantly surprised with that smoke, the first draw really amazed me. Beautiful.