The Quesada Tributo Julio Robusto hits with a 5x50 frame wrapped in dark Ecuadorian Habano leaf. At $171.07 per box of 24, this medium-full stick mixes Dominican and Nicaraguan Ligero tobaccos under its oily wrapper. The Quesada family's fifth-generation blenders created this commemorative smoke that transitions from creamy starters to peppery mid-sessions.
The cold draw delivers damp cedar notes. Initial puffs burst with cashew butter richness - almost dessert-like sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate, requiring deliberate draws to prevent canoeing. Ash holds firm for 1.5" before dropping.
At the halfway point, white pepper spices creep up the nasal cavity. The creaminess now gets earthy undertones reminiscent of fresh compost. Retrohales reveal baking cocoa powder without bitterness. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite increased oil secretion.
The last segment introduces charred leather accents. Nicotine strength becomes noticeable at the 45-minute mark - not overwhelming but present. Slight tar buildup requires purging around the nub. Smoke turns denser, amplifying the spice through the finish.
