Meet the Connecticut-shaded cousin of Cuba's legendary brand - the Cohiba Connecticut Robusto Tubo comes in 5x50 parejo format packed in aluminum tubes. This $227.61 box of 10 sticks targets medium-strength lovers with its Ecuadorian wrapper hugging Mexican and multi-origin fillers. Let's cut through the marketing and see how this "mild Cohiba" actually performs.
Pre-light aroma smells like damp cedar with faint honey sweetness. The dry pull gives wheat crackers and white pepper - simpler than expected from the multi-national blend.
Initial puffs deliver heavy cream texture with roasted cashews. Smoke production is moderate (about 30% less than typical Nicaraguan puros). The retrohale shows the Mexican San Andrés influence - think cocoa powder edged with black pepper. Burn line stays sharp despite the tube storage.
Body ramps up to medium-plus as Brazilian Mata Fina emerges. New flavors: buttered popcorn, almond skins, and a mineral tang reminiscent of Dominican cigars. Ash holds firm in 1" segments. Watch the heat - this stick burns fast in dry climates.
Nicaraguan Jalapa tobacco brings subtle leather and earth notes. The sweetness dials back, replaced by baking spices (mainly nutmeg) and black coffee. Stopped at 1.5" nub due to increasing tar buildup - common in Connecticut shade blends.
