Rocky Patel's Java Mint Robusto hits different - a 5½" box-pressed stogie packing coffee kick and minty freshness under that oily Brazilian wrapper. At $236.52 for 24 sticks, this Nicaraguan-made smoke proves infused cigars can play with the big boys. The triple-aged Mata Fina Maduro leaf shows serious tooth, giving way to creamy mocha flavors that'll make espresso drinkers swoon.
Cold draw screams peppermint patty - that signature menthol zing cutting through dark chocolate undertones. Initial light brings espresso grounds and burnt caramel, smoke output medium-bodied but surprisingly dense. The box-press feels chunky yet comfortable between teeth.
Mellow transition around the 1" mark: coffee liqueur notes emerge with damp earth undertones. Watch the burn line - tends to canoe slightly in humid climates. Retrohale showcases the maduro wrapper's sweet tobacco core, mint shifting from upfront to cooling aftertaste.
Last inch brings the nicotine punch. Chocolate morphs into baker's cocoa bitterness, the mint now faint like gum residue. Smoke gets warmer despite slow pacing. Recommend stopping at nub - tar buildup gets real around the band point.
The box-press holds firm - no soft spots even at foot. Wrapper oil shines under light, veins mostly pressed flat. Triple cap holds ash 1.5" before first drop. Burn time averages 65 minutes when taken slow.
Crossover smokers transitioning from vapes/cigarettes will dig the menthol familiarity. Java series regulars notice improved draw over older releases. Not your grandpa's Cuban - but keeps things interesting during Netflix binges.
