The Cohiba Blue Robusto Tubo hits that sweet spot between daily driver and special occasion smoke. This 5.5"x50 parejo comes in sleek metal tubes, with 20 sticks per box at $255.42 - decent value for a Cohiba. Let's break down why this Honduran wrapper/DR-Hond-Nic filler combo deserves your humidor space.
The initial draws push roasted almonds and leather notes through that oily Connecticut-seed wrapper. Smoke output stays moderate - not cloud-chaser level, but satisfying. Got slight tar buildup at the 1" mark that self-corrected.
Creaminess explodes here. Think dulce de leche swirls in black coffee, with white pepper sneaking in through the nose. Burn line stayed razor-sharp without touch-ups, though the ash flaked more than I'd like.
Cocoa powder and cinnamon take over as the body ramps up. Stopped at 2" remaining - nicotine creep is real. Post-smoke mouthfeel stayed clean, no chemical aftertaste common in cheaper maduros.
The triple cap held perfect throughout. Wrapper showed minimal veins - General Cigar's Dominican rollers nailed the bunching. Tube storage kept humidity at 68% without maintenance. Box code suggests 6+ months aging potential.
Weekend warriors wanting Cohiba prestige without Cuban prices. Better than most "beginner" maduros, but complex enough for seasoned smokers. Pair with oat milk lattes to amplify the cream notes.
