This Dominican-made Cohiba Black Robusto arrives in a showstopping crystal tube, packing a 5.5"x50 frame with Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper that's as dark as my morning espresso. At roughly $23 per stick (box of 8 for $182), this medium-full smoke delivers serious swagger without breaking the bank.
The dark maduro wrapper kicks things off with molasses sweetness that clings to your lips like candy. Volcanic ash piles up neatly while Dominican Piloto Cubano tobaccos throw earthy punches - think damp forest floor after rain meets black coffee grounds.
At the halfway mark, bitter baker's chocolate dominates with occasional cinnamon spikes. Smoke production thickens noticeably, requiring slower draws to avoid heat buildup. Watch the burn line - mine needed two touchups as the thick wrapper fought the breeze.
Leather and charred oak take over by the nub. Retrohales deliver white pepper zing that'll clear your sinuses. Though listed as medium-full, the nicotine kick hits harder than expected - pair this with something sweet to counterbalance.
What really separates this Cohiba? The packaging. That crystal tube makes it survival-grade durable for travel, though I'd ditch the cedar sleeve - mine made the draw tight until removed. Perfect for golfers wanting a premium smoke that survives cart vibrations.
