Let's cut straight to this Nicaraguan-wrapped stunner. The Cohiba Royale Robusto Royale packs a 5.5" x54 frame stuffed with multi-origin fillers from Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua. At $27.62 per stick, it's built like a luxury sedan - Piloto Cubano binder holding everything tight under that oily Jalapa wrapper. First light reveals why this cigar's become a special occasion favorite among mid-level enthusiasts.
The initial puffs hit with black pepper and cedar spice - classic Nicaraguan wake-up call. Smoke production stays moderate despite the wide gauge. Watch for irregular burns if rushed; needs deliberate pacing.
Transition hits at 20-minute mark: espresso grounds and bittersweet chocolate take over. Twists of cinnamon emerge through the nose. Ash holds strong in inch-long segments - decent but not legendary.
Nicaraguan volcanic soil speaks loudest here - flinty mineral notes underpinning leather tones. Retrohale gets spicy enough to water eyes. Cut it before last inch unless you fancy tar bitterness.
Rolled in General Cigar's Dominican factory using: - Jalapa Valley wrapper (Nicaragua) - Piloto Cubano binder (Dominican Republic) - Fillers: Estelí ligero (Nicaragua), Honduran Viso, Dominican Olor Minimum 2-year aged blend according to rollers I've spoken with.
