Awesome smoke - Best Buy
I've got to agree, this is the best of the House Labels that I've tried, and I've had them all except for the Red Label sitting in my humidor, which I'll get around to in a few days.
Just had the Corojo Robusto last night for the first time. I've had smokes costing 3x more that I didn't enjoy as much (namely the Ashton White Label). Nice, full bodied, with a bit of a peppery finish but not overwhelming, just enough to make the tongue do a little dance. Here's my review:
Overall Appearance & Presentation: 15/20 - a bit veiny & toothy but nice oily wrapper
Lighting & Burning Properties: 12/15 - burned a bit uneven, especially between 1/2 & 3/4 the way down
Construction: 30/30 nice firm stogie w/a moderate to firm draw & lots of smoke
Taste: 33/35 - definitely more complex than any of the other House Labels that I've tried. Creamy with a fair amount of pepper and some slight earthy tones.
Total: 90 (yes, 90.. go ahead and flame me now if you must but I like what I like)
Value: 5 stars out of 5 and Best Buy
Comments: A great fullbodied smoke that is perfect after dinner, especially with a Guinness Draught :wink: A bit too fullbodied for earlier in the day when I prefer a lighter smoke such as the Blue or Purple Label or a 5 Vegas Classic. Amazing cigar for $2.50.
Proof that an Inexpensive smoke isn't the same as a Cheap smoke.