Tom's Cigar Reviews

Canimao Robusto Extra + CONTEST!

The Contest is now over! Click here to see who won.

I was at a Canimao event last month, and got to chill with the President and CEO of the company, Mel Gonzalez. His master blender Vincente Garcia was there as well, and he rolled cigars all night.

Mel really made us pay attention to the flavors in the cigars we smoked that night and demanded our feedback. It was great to see that he wasn’t just there to push product. He displayed a passion for his small boutique cigar company that was refreshing.

This gave me the idea of reviewing the Robusto Extra, and giving away a box on this site. Mel was all for it. He signed a box immediately and donated it for the raffle.

To enter, you have to be at least 18 years of age, and you can only enter once. Simply leave a comment here on this post. Please leave valid contact info, or I won’t be able to contact you if you win. Your email address will be kept confidential.

That’s it! In a couple weeks, a random winner will be drawn. And let’s not forget to thank Mel and Canimao for generously sponsoring this contest!

In the mean time, check out what Ed and I thought of the Canimao Robusto Extra in the latest installment of The Ed & Tom Show. This video runs 22 minutes.

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Posted in: Cigar Video Reviews, Contest

Tags: canimao, extra, gonzalez, mel, robusto

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109 Responses to “Canimao Robusto Extra + CONTEST!”

Evan Morgan November 3rd, 2009 at 12:41 am

I love the Tom and Ed show. Never had these smokes.

Leo November 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 am

Sounds like a good smoke, and a box for free is even better. Early Xmas? Sign me up.

Carsten November 3rd, 2009 at 4:23 am

great review as always! with regards to Ed never having had a bad Brazilian, I actually had a couple of Dona Flors that overstayed their welcome in my humidor, they turned very bitter in the last half for some reason .. I still smoked them though

A well aged Cuban November 3rd, 2009 at 4:59 am

Here we go again. Good luck me.

OlivaSerieV November 3rd, 2009 at 6:04 am

Give mr my FREE box of Canimao’s already!

Nice review!

Gene November 3rd, 2009 at 7:30 am

I’ve sure entered a lot of contests, but never won. Here’s hoping to end the trend. By the way, excellent review. It’s amazing how Ed’s palate picks up all those nuances.

Big Mike Jones November 3rd, 2009 at 7:50 am

Lucky number 7 post. Great review and these cigars sound good. Can’t wait to win and smoke.

Billy November 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 am

Leaving a post. Hope I win

Rich November 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 am

Great review as usual guys, always good dialogue. You two make a great couple…uh, I mean team of the smoking and reviewing cigars kinda guys. lol
This Canimao sounds like a cigar I would definitely love to try, better yet win a box. I haven’t been lucky enough yet but here’s hoping.

Adam November 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 am

Hopefully I can actually win one this time. I can never find these sticks to try.

Kevin Haslett November 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 am

Love the reviews you put in my inbox. Getting free stuff is always cool as well,

Thanks.

Mel November 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 am

Gentlemen, nice job on the review.

J.A.S. November 3rd, 2009 at 8:50 am

A really good review, keep them coming

Matt M. November 3rd, 2009 at 9:15 am

you suck! just kidding great review guys, pick me so you can save on shipping.

Chris M. November 3rd, 2009 at 9:28 am

Thanks for the review and the giveaway!

mario November 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 am

Great review. Never had these before. I think I’ll try them!

Jason Childress November 3rd, 2009 at 10:08 am

Must win cigars !

DJ November 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 am

*sigh*

Heck, I even like just the box!

Wingfan13 (Jon) November 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 am

Great contest Tom. Ever since I saw you and Ed review this cigar I have wanted to try it. I have been on the lookout for it but havent seen them anywhere.

JCheng November 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 am

Great new contest! Thanks Mr. Gonzalez! And of course…. Sign me up!

Keith1911 November 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am

Thanks for the review and contest! Sign me up for the free cigars!

Mike - KnightRid November 3rd, 2009 at 11:06 am

Great review, sounds like a very nice smoke for a relaxing sit down! I was surprised taht all the flavor but woodiness went away in the end just because of all the flavor it had before.

Keep up the great reviews guys!!!

Mike

Viper139 November 3rd, 2009 at 11:18 am

Great review as usual, keep up the great work.

Jerry Kontur November 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Always appreciate reviews and bonus contests!
Nice work guys!

Steve Studley November 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm

Thanks so much for your contributions to our brotherhood!

Stephen P November 3rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm

Love the reviews as usual Tom & Ed and thanks for the bonus contest. I would love to win the box of these and give them a try.

Zachary Clark November 3rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm

That was a good event down at St. Pete Pipe & Tabacco! They are great smokes! I would love to win a box of these!

Mase November 3rd, 2009 at 4:08 pm

Awesome review!

Silver_Fang November 3rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm

So many cigars I need to try. Nice reviews and love the sponsors.

bigslim3k November 3rd, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Another awesome contest, thank you. I really like the regular line of Canimao cigars so i am looking forward to giving these a try.

Walter November 3rd, 2009 at 6:30 pm

Tom , Glad the scissors are working for you. Lets see a demo on the next video! Hopefully i can win the box of Canimao cigars Thanks

Andy Klueber November 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm

I’m in.

CK November 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 pm

Nice review. Thanks for the contest.

Kirk Peurrung November 3rd, 2009 at 7:39 pm

Another informative review. You guys are my must visit daily site. I have sampled a few of the cigars that you have reviewed and you guys are dead-on. Keep up the good work.

Steve November 3rd, 2009 at 9:19 pm

great review – looking forward to trying these

HabanoHam November 3rd, 2009 at 9:49 pm

Great review and contest Tom! I’m already a big Canimao fan so I would love to win a box. Did the robusto extra blend replace the toro blend that you and ed reviewed in the beginners guide to smoking?

Ryan S November 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 pm

Good Review!

Zachery November 4th, 2009 at 8:32 am

Send them to me.

David R. November 4th, 2009 at 10:15 am

Shh…. Nothing to see here folks. Don’t bother posting.

Matthew Bowler November 4th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

Thanks for another great review, keep it up ;0)

Vincent Russo November 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm

You guys do a fantastic job. I watch you guys over at Stogie Review, and now I come to Tom’s sites. Great review, the cigar looks good.

PS – The Camacho Triple Maduro is one of my favorite cigars after watching your review of that cigar.

Patrick November 4th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

Thanks for another great review. Sounds like a tasty smoke!

stevefreed November 4th, 2009 at 7:16 pm

Man i remmember when you had like 12 people comment for free stuff..glad to see people are realizing how great your reviews are and how cool your site has become.
Win or loose your website is awsome! keep up the good work.

Kurt November 4th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

Ok I hope this is my lucky day!

Bill Berris November 4th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

Great review! I have heard some good things about the Canimaos, and hope to be able to review them myself!

marvin November 5th, 2009 at 6:43 am

Hi all,

here we go again. Good luck me.

Daniel Counsell November 5th, 2009 at 10:50 am

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for these reviews. While I have not been able to find many of the cigars you review at my local tobaconist, I have found the tips you have given for tasting cigars very helpful.
Shortly after a friend introduced me to cigars a few months ago I found your “how to smoke a cigar” tutorial. I feel that that video really gave me a basis for experiencing a cigar rather than just smoking it.
Thanks for helping to launch me on a great hobby.

Stephen Gary November 5th, 2009 at 1:34 pm

Thanks for the donation, the cigars look tasty!!

ERNDOG November 5th, 2009 at 5:58 pm

Enter me PLEASE!

Josh K. November 5th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

Count me in! I could use a win!

suchyyy November 5th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

These cigars look good… would be nice to taste them. Thank you for all cigar contests anyway.

Sticks November 5th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

Great review and a great cigar. I would walk over hot coals to get to the other side if a box of Canimao’s were on the other side.

Bryan Glynn November 5th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

Great review!

smokemup November 5th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

I always enjoy the reviews! Never boring and always interesting! Very helpful for future purchases! Great to watch while enjoying a smoke! Would love the chance to smoke one of these let alone a whole box.

Brian Brown November 5th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

Cool! sign me up.

J November 6th, 2009 at 7:56 am

Great! I will take these and smoke in Japan over the next three years.

Keir November 6th, 2009 at 10:00 am

Those are new to me. Hook me up with that box.

Joe Grieshop November 6th, 2009 at 11:48 am

What a great smoke! I recommend the Robusto. I would love to get more.

LLFarms November 6th, 2009 at 1:53 pm

Great review. I would like to try these.

Kurt November 6th, 2009 at 2:10 pm

I’m feeling lucky!!!

Tom Holland November 6th, 2009 at 5:54 pm

As usual, a well done review. I have not smoked the Canimao yet and I look forward to my first one.

Jeff Snyder November 6th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

Tom
Give me the cigars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David Erickson November 7th, 2009 at 9:45 am

Free Cigars, Sign me up

Tom November 7th, 2009 at 2:49 pm

sign me up. Thanks for the contest!

Joe Grieshop November 7th, 2009 at 4:24 pm

I really would feel very honored to win such a great cigar!

Nick BDash November 8th, 2009 at 2:37 am

I have been wanting to try this cigar for some time. This review makes it pretty much a for sure now, I will be buying one of these beauties next time I come across one. I really enjoy the Ed and Tom show keep the ashes flowing.

Silver_Fang November 8th, 2009 at 11:45 am

Wow wonderful site and review. This site has helped me learn some of the better points of cigar care and smoke. Thanks

Bill from Happy Valley, Oregon November 9th, 2009 at 1:59 am

Never smoked a Canimao but look forward too. Best video reviews on the Internet. I refer all my friends to your site!

Dean Palmer November 9th, 2009 at 3:26 pm

Been waiting to try these, and had to miss the event due to other commits. Hopefully luck will be on my side this time!

Robert Lay November 10th, 2009 at 1:23 am

Great video review! Im originally from Miami, cant wait to try one of these cigars!

Tony November 10th, 2009 at 3:53 am

The Tom & Ed show rocks! Great review guys, sounds like a good smoke!

mike November 11th, 2009 at 9:30 am

ny always hoping for freebies but no love lets help out ny tom…great review.

David Yielding November 11th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

I really would like to try one of these, I just love new smokes I have never had.

David Hollingsworth November 12th, 2009 at 10:21 am

I always enjoy and appreciate the reviews. You guys do a great job.

I just finished a Canimao corona. This is a really nice cigar; it had an almost perfect burn, and was a very plesant medium-full bodied cigar that reminded me somewhat of the Hoya Excalibur, which I love.

It’s a keeper.

sam a November 12th, 2009 at 1:23 pm

still havn’t tried a canimao, heres my chance!

Ozzy November 13th, 2009 at 12:38 am

I could sure use a nice box of cigars! My humidor is running painfully low. Help out a college student, and enter me in the contest

Gene November 13th, 2009 at 7:23 am

Boy, I’d really like these cigars. Great review as always.

Kevin Haslett November 13th, 2009 at 8:30 am

LOVE the reviews. Thanks.

SteveM November 13th, 2009 at 8:51 am

Ok -ok, you got me to post something. As I’ve been meaning to do since you first reviewed these. Thank you for a great resource!

bocker November 13th, 2009 at 9:29 am

looks like a good smoke…

Mike Everyday November 13th, 2009 at 9:37 am

Good review!

Jesus Padron November 13th, 2009 at 10:09 am

If I don’t try I can’t win. Here we go

J.C. November 13th, 2009 at 11:34 am

The recessions got me down , but with free stogies I could at least be poor with class.

Tommy S November 13th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

Great review Tom! Looking forward to trying this cigar.

izzy November 13th, 2009 at 12:10 pm

Thanks for another great review

Brianb6603 November 13th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

Please enter me, Thanks.

Shelby November 13th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

Looks like one I need to try. Thanks for all the work

DJ November 13th, 2009 at 3:18 pm

I do! I do like free cigars!

Anthony November 13th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

Tome, Just recently discovered your site. I have only recently discovered the profound pleasures of cigars so have been enjoying the reviews and videos.
Thank you

Ed November 13th, 2009 at 4:35 pm

Love the Tom and Ed Show! I hope I win!

Jan November 14th, 2009 at 9:50 am

Thanks for the great info and entertainment.
The reviews are great!

DAG November 14th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

Hey, Nice review of the Canimao. Some good info in cigar review index. I added your site to my list of favorites. Take Care.

Brandt November 15th, 2009 at 7:50 am

Excellent “work” as always. I am so glad that you guys review cigars that are off the beaten path. So many push mostly big corporate wares and overlook the “little” guys. It’s nice to buy a product made by someone like Mel who obviously has passion for his craft and is just trying to make a living in the current unfriendly environment.

I just had a Canimao Churchill and it was quite excellent. The new blend sounds like a must try for me.

Tony Casas November 15th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

Another Great review man, keep it up!

Ben November 15th, 2009 at 5:11 pm

Thanks for the reviews!

Josh Pratt November 15th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

You and Ed make a great team. Looks like a fine box of cigars.

Stan aka SoCal32 on Stogiereview Fan Forum November 15th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

Sounds good Tom!

Garrick November 15th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

WHEE for FREE!

Ah i’m kidding. But seriously, in Australia it’s almost impossible to break free of the limited range of non cuban smokes. Love to try some of the rarities!

jeff burlingame November 16th, 2009 at 2:46 am

another great review. i’ll try anything, but still haven’t found one better than the padilla 1932′s, even though i can’t afford them!!!! if you haven’t had the drawing yet, put me in.

lee elderton November 16th, 2009 at 11:35 am

great review. make it even better by sending me some sticks.

magnus November 17th, 2009 at 12:01 am

I would love to try these

Steve Holmes November 17th, 2009 at 12:07 am

Sign me up too! They sound great.

Rob Long November 17th, 2009 at 11:59 am

thanks Mel and Canimao for generously sponsoring this contest!

Matt Robison November 17th, 2009 at 7:07 pm

Thanks for the contest and the great website! Would love some free smokes to enjoy this winter.

cdj November 18th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

I love trying new stuff! Thanks

John M November 22nd, 2009 at 12:45 am

Thumbs up! Very helpful reviews – let’s me see I am having similar reactions to various cigars.

JimP November 22nd, 2009 at 8:57 am

I’m a newbie who has come across your site. I noticed the cigars from Canimao, and was immediately struck with the deep dark rich color of the stick. To me that indicates the potential for a rich flavor, I can only hope to experience the smoking of these cigars.

Jim Palmere