This Swiss-made Villiger 1888 Robusto brings classic parejo construction to modern smokers. Measuring 4 7/8" x 50 ring gauge, each box contains 20 cigars priced at $129.60. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper glistens with oily sheen, hugging binder leaves from multiple tobacco-growing regions. Medium strength doesn't mean simple flavors - stick around till the nub to catch its evolving profile.
Cedar planks and roasted cashews lead the charge, with baking spices emerging after the first inch. Smoke production stays moderate but consistent. Draw feels slightly tight initially but opens up with gentle squeezes.
Cocoa powder mixes with black pepper around the band point. Retrohale brings out damp earth notes that linger between puffs. Ash holds firmly in 1-inch segments with minimal touch-ups needed.
Mineral intensity peaks near the last third. Leather undertones develop alongside black coffee bitterness. Stopped at 1.5" remaining due to nicotine buildup - this blend sneaks up on you.
Dominican fillers provide core sweetness while Nicaraguan tobaccos add depth. Binder and wrapper both use Connecticut Broadleaf for that signature toothy texture. Multinational blending creates balanced transitions between flavor chapters.
