Cohiba Robustos Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016 by Staff

Reviewed by Eric Hill (April 2003) Before writing this review, I decided that I should light up one of these sticks to ensure, of course, that my review was as accurate as possible. ;-) Upon first glance at this cigar, one can see that it is a beautifully, well-constructed cigar. It has a medium brown wrapper, with a slightly shiny appearance and smooth texture (although, sometimes a little venous). The cigar has a firm, solid feel in the hand and a light, but pleasant sweet, woody aroma. The draw is perfect upon lighting with a very pleasant smell, which even my fiance appreciates. She usually has a complaint or three about the bouquet! Initially, the cigar has a slightly salty taste. This develops into a rich creamy flavour with hints of leather, spice and coffee, becoming sweeter further into the cigar (for those who appreciate that sort of detail!) However, I spend far too much of my day dissecting the mechanisms of biological phenomena at work, without repeating this when relaxing with a fine cigar and a glass of bourbon (sorry, Aficionados!) This cigar, which rarely requires relighting, burns evenly, producing ample amounts of smoke, and has a firm, grey ash. Cohibas are generally "cool burners"; there is no "tongue burn" or sharpness around the end of the cigar, I could smoke this one until it burnt my fingers. I have often found that after parting with my cigar, and on the morning after, so my fiancée tells me, I suffer dragon breath. There is no such legacy after one of these sticks, they prefer to leave a slightly more subtle aftertaste. Unfortunately, although Cohibas have become one of my favourite brands, I find I cannot afford to purchase them as often as I would like, due to their somewhat excessive cost. If I were to give these cigars a mark out of 10, it would be an 8. They lose one point for their inflated price, and another because sometimes I am left wanting something a little stronger, and more complex, than these medium-flavour cigars. Despite this, I would recommend these cigars to anyone, beginner or those with a more sophisticated palate.

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016 by Staff

Reviewed by Wes Burk (May 2004) I always try the punch first on these fatties and it proved to provide the perfect draw on this baby. I got massive Cuban flavor with leather and spice right off the bat. Every draw seemed to hint at different flavors; licorice on one pull, pepper on another, was that cocoa I tasted for a minute? The burn was even and the ash was dark but very firm! So firm, it lasted to the midway point before it fell on my shirt. The flavor was smooth but strong. The smoke was young but full and creamy. Towards the end of this beauty, the spice kicked up a notch. Pepper is my favorite spice and it shown through for the last third of this smoke. The most pronounced flavor consistently present through this entire cigar was the one most difficult to define, that lovely something that is only found in Habanos! There was one major problem with this cigar...........It didn't last long enough!! I didn't want it to end. It is what Cuban Cigars are all about! I give it a 94 and I've never given higher. Smoke was young ? Most pronounced flavour indefinable ? Oh...and licorice and cocoa ? Short, boring and pointless. Reviewed by Kevin R 3/10 Short and sweet - like the Robusto itself, may be a bit too short though. Agreed with the reviewer - there is a something in these cigars that makes them resolutely Cohiba (MRN calls it a grassy taste. I think that is about the most accurate I have come across). No mention of any accompanying drink, if indeed there was one. Reviewed by Richard Whitwell. Score: 7/10 Succinct and to the point ...I like that. I don't agree with the flavours detected with the exception of cocoa but cigar tasing is so personal and so many variable come into play. Score: 7.5/10 OVERALL SCORE: 17.5 /30

Date Added: Thursday 14 April, 2016 by matt

Not going to be my first choice in cigar. It was too strong for my taste, will probably try an edmodo next time. Will still give it 3 out of 5 because it's a good 45 minute smoke and many hardcore smokers I know will enjoy and don't want to put them off.

Date Added: Thursday 10 March, 2016 by Andy

Well my first Cohiba Robusto and I have to say it was sublime, straight medium for me but everything about it is pure class. Razor Sharpe burn, creamy and nutty with just a hint of chocolate and coffee, expensive for the size for sure but you can sort of understand it as it oozes quality. A real treat!

Date Added: Friday 10 December, 2010 by MATTHEW

Like many before me this was my first venture into Cuban cigars and I was not put off by its full, spicy flavour. Its fair to say that as Robusto's go its a yardstick to measure by but in recent years I have noticed a slight increase in construction inconsistencies, in particular tight rolls and the odd plug and at this price point (and with the brands reputation) this needs addressing. When all is said and done a good Cohiba Robusto is very very good .... worth comparing with the Partagas Serie D No.4 and the new Montecristo Open Master.

Date Added: Tuesday 02 November, 2010 by Robert

Personally I think that Cohibas are a tad overated for what they are, I bought a pack of three and two of them were bad, and unfortunately it was my first of the pack and last of the pack so it will probably sway me not to buy another pack. Tasting notes are very spicy and woody, quite peppery as well, the two that were bad that I smoked didn't light very well and burned unevenly, maybe I need to smoke a few more to get the best out of them, but a tad disapointed with them.