Macanudo Portofino Robust
Origin: Dominican Republic
Size: 7.00 X 34
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade (E)

From TBS-Cigars:
Introduced in its current form in the United States in 1971, this is an exceptionally consistent cigar, made with Connecticut Shade wrappers that have been aged for at least three years. The cigar has a silky feel to the hand and has a taste which is only found in a Macanudo. The maduro line was introduced in 1999 and offers a full-bodied, smooth taste in the most popular shapes. The Robust line was Introduced in 1998. It was the “buzz” of the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America trade show. The blend was re-made for 2003, with a full-bodied flavor thanks to a dark Connecticut Shade wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.

Reviewed by: MrChef
Date: September 2005
Notes:

Macanudo is not one of my favorite brands. It's not that they are bad cigars they're not. It's just they are too mild for me.

This is the "stronger" version of this line and it's still very mild. The cigar itself was fine. It burned well with a nice draw. I really like the size, 7.00 X 34 which makes it a cool smoke anyway but as far as flavor it's pretty flat.

Now that being said let's keep in mind that these things sell for about five bucks each. If you really like the Macanudos then I think a much better deal is the Old Fashioned #350 which are seconds of the regular Mac Portofino. The OF350's go for about 20 bucks a bundle. Now that's a deal.

I bought a bundle about two years ago, laid them down for a year and they were great. Maybe these Macs just need more time or maybe I'll just buy myself another bundle of the 350's.