This 4 3/8" x 50 Robusto shows off its dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper with visible oil streaks. Priced at $9.45 per stick in 20-count boxes, the Nicaraguan puro delivers pastry-inspired flavors through medium-strength smoke. The tapered cap cuts cleanly revealing a perfect cold draw - immediate notes of cocoa powder and nutmeg greet the nose even before lighting.
First Third: Immediate caramelized sugar on lips with baking spice retrohale. Medium smoke output carries distinct bakery case aroma - think fresh croissant crust meets milk chocolate shavings. Ash holds firm past inch mark.
Middle Third: Transition to walnut skin bitterness balances initial sweetness. Coffee ground notes emerge alongside cedar undertones. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite softer draw resistance.
Final Third: Costa Rican filler comes forward with black pepper tingle on tongue. Roasted almond dominates last inch before nicotine buildup suggests natural stopping point. No relights needed throughout.
The triple-cap finish survived pocket carry without damage. Broadleaf wrapper maintained elasticity in 65% RH conditions. Smoke time averaged 55 minutes - relatively quick for Robusto format. Paired best with espresso (cuts sweetness) or cream soda (enhances dessert profile).
