The Villiger La Flor de Ynclan Robusto packs a 5x50 format in 25-count boxes at $259.88. This Dominican-made stick with Ecuadorian wrapper offers cigar novices an affordable entry into maduro territory. Blender José Matias Maragoto's mix of Nicaraguan/Dominican fillers and Indonesian binder delivers medium-bodied smoke with construction quality punching above its price range.
Cold draw reveals damp earth notes. Initial lighting brings sharp white pepper through nostrils with dense smoke output. First inch develops unsweetened cocoa powder and walnut skin bitterness. Draw tension remains consistent despite firm pack.
Core flavors transition to roasted coffee beans around the 15-minute mark. Noticeable nicotine strength builds by halfway point. Charred oak emerges with occasional whiffs of burnt caramel. Ash holds firm in 1-inch segments with minor canoeing.
Last third introduces leather tannins and mineral-heavy finish. Smoke turns gritty with accumulating tar after 45 minutes. Pepper intensity subsides but leaves lingering chest warmth. Recommend purging at 60% completion for optimal taste.
The dark maduro wrapper shows moderate oil with visible tooth. Triple-cap application withstands multiple cuts. Cold draw resistance sits at 3/10 (1=plugged, 10=airhole). Burn correction required twice during 75-minute session.
