The Quesada 1974 Short Robusto punches above its weight class with a compact 4-inch by 50 ring gauge frame. Priced at $153 for a box of 20 cigars, this Dominican puro commemorates the family's transition into manufacturing back in 1974. The Ecuadorian-grown Cameroon wrapper gives this medium-bodied smoke an instant visual appeal with its cinnamon-hued, vein-free appearance.
The cold draw reveals faint barnyard notes. Initial puffs deliver a distinct blend of white pepper and cedar, quickly mellowing into creamy cashew territory. By the 15-minute mark, dried fruit undertones emerge - think golden raisins and candied apricot peel.
Tutupan tiga jahitan bertahan kuat melalui V-cut. Garis pembakaran tetap tajam seperti pisau dengan abu padat, berwarna abu-abu dan hitam yang membutuhkan sedikit sentuhan. Output asap tetap moderat - bukan impian pengejar awan, tetapi konsisten sepanjang waktu.
Akar Dominika Quesada terlihat dalam pengisi Piloto Cubano dari tanah kaya zat besi di Lembah Cibao. Proses fermentasi ganda milik mereka (45 hari terkontrol + 60 hari alami) menciptakan dasar krim yang khas. Teknik rolling entubado memastikan aliran udara optimal meskipun formatnya pendek.
