Los Statos Deluxe Robusto (5 x 50)

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(Description provided by Forged Cigar Co.)

Los Statos Deluxe has gotten an extreme makeover at the hands of Matt Booth, Justin Andrews and STG’s Honduran blending team. The new line is being crafted at STG’s HATSA factory in Danlí, Honduras, and opens a new chapter for the well-respected brand.

Matt Wilson, senior brand manager for Los Statos Deluxe said, “When we decided two years ago to revamp Los Statos Deluxe, we opted to work with Matt Booth, to tap his creativity. This collaboration was fortuitous because we’re now presenting the new Los Statos Deluxe as our first release with Matt as a member of our team. We’ve ultimately taken a great brand and breathed new life into it by calling on modern imagery and a provocative blend that transitions as the smoke progresses. We believe we have all the elements in play to make Los Statos Deluxe a brand that everyone will be talking about this summer and beyond.”

Matt Booth noted, “I am honored to have the opportunity to lend my touch and collaborate on the direction of the revitalization of the Los Statos Deluxe brand. I believe that with this new expression, the stance that Los Statos Deluxe will take at retail will command the attention of both the traditionalist and pique the interest of the most discerning collectors simultaneously. It is heartfelt that as a bi-product of our efforts, the Los Statos Deluxe brand will continue to receive the respect is has long since earned.”

Los Statos Deluxe features proprietary Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, a Nicaraguan binder and is crowned with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. The blend comes together to deliver a layered experience that is both bold and smooth, offering coffee and chocolate notes, with subtle black pepper spice.

The line is being offered in four sizes to appeal to a range of smoking preferences. The cigars are presented in boxes containing 20 cigars each.

Los Statos Deluxe Robusto (5” x 50); SRP per cigar $8.49 REVIEWED TODAY

Los Statos Deluxe Toro (6” x 52); SRP per cigar $8.99

Los Statos Deluxe Churchill (7” x 49); SRP per cigar $9.49

Los Statos Deluxe Gigante (6” x 60); SRP per cigar $9.49

Los Statos Deluxe is being distributed by STG’s Forged Cigar Company.

The cigar is dark and has an average feel in the hand.

The test draw after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were peach, brown sugar, light earthiness, and light leather. There was black pepper rated at 7 to 7 1/2. Nice start.

At the first third (27 minutes) the peach notes are more defined. They are more intense. There's nice brown sugar to go along with them, nutmeg, a little earthiness, and light leather. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is peach and light leather with good lingering black pepper. The black pepper has ticked up on the front end to around 8. I like the flavors at this point. I rated the first third 94.

As I moved through the second third (51 minutes) the cigar is almost exactly like the first except the earthiness has increased. There's still nice peach and brown sugar notes but you can tasted the elevated earthiness. The finish is unchanged. The cigar is still medium bodied. The increase in earthiness caused me to lower the score to 93.

The cigar lasted 1 hour 9 minutes. The earthiness kept slightly increasing slowly. The black pepper is very good in this cigar and it's one thing that kept my interest. The increased earthiness takes away from the intense sweetness of the peach and brown sugar. It's been a slow increase but it's noticeable. The finish is unchanged. The cigar is still medium bodied. I rated the final third 92. Still, this is a pretty good cigar.

Overall Score: 93