Let's cut straight to the chase - the Cohiba Red Dot Pequenos gives you Dominican Republic-made convenience in a 4⅛" x 36 ring gauge package. Marketed as premium machine-rolled smokes, these tin-packed cigars sell for $118.31 per 30-count box, working out to about $4 per stick. The Cameroon wrapper looks darker than your typical Connecticut Shade, though the mild-medium strength makes it more approachable than its Cuban namesake.
The initial puffs deliver sweet cedar notes with that classic Cameroon sugary twang. Smoke output stays modest - no thick plumes here. Draw feels slightly tighter than hand-rolled counterparts, but manages decently after a straight cut.
Around the halfway mark, a nutty creaminess emerges alongside faint baking spices. The Dominican Piloto Cubano filler starts showing through with subtle earthiness. Ash holds decently for machine-made construction, though some runners may appear.
Last inch introduces mild pepper bite typical in short smokes. No significant tar buildup thanks to smaller format. The whole experience wraps up in 25 minutes flat - perfect when you're crunched for time.
Kept at 65% RH, the tinned Pequenos maintain decent freshness for 8-10 months. The smaller ring gauge means they dry out faster than robustos - smoke within two weeks after popping the tin seal for optimal flavor.
