This box-pressed Robusto from Tatuaje's Miami Series packs Cuban-inspired intensity into its 5"x50 frame. Priced at $168.75 per box of 25, Pete Johnson's 2003 creation features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper dark enough to leave oil smudges on your fingers. The triple cap construction shows classic Cuban roll techniques, while the Nicaraguan binder/filler combo delivers that signature Miami punch.
First Third: Initial draws release heavy espresso grounds and charred oak. Smoke production stays moderate despite the tight roll, with a chalky mineral finish that clings to the palate.
Middle Third: The core shifts to bitter chocolate as combustion reaches the Nicaraguan Criollo binder. Noticeable nicotine buzz develops by mid-point, accompanied by burnt caramel sweetness fighting through pepper spice.
Final Third: Dark roast coffee dominance returns with amplified cedar sharpness. Last inch introduces acrid tones signaling time to put it down - average 75-minute smoke time for experienced users.
Rolled in Miami's Little Havana district at El Titán de Bronze factory. Uses double-fermented Estelí tobacco in filler blend. Box code dating shows optimal aging between 18-24 months from purchase date.
