Since its inception, the Brickhouse brand has delivered exceptional quality at value prices. Years later, J.C. Newman continues to offer a consistent product to budget-conscious smokers everywhere. The Brickhouse Maduro Robusto wears a gorgeous, oily Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. Bitter notes passed on the cold draw. Cocoa flavors burst on my palate, followed by bitter chocolate. The midpoint changed to oak before inviting chocolate back to the playground. Almonds joined the chocolate in a candy bar-like finish. Retrohales filled with black pepper jazzed up each puff.