Inka Secret Blend Red Robusto Cigar - 1 Single

These were a bit of a disappointment for me, especially after the glowing reviews I saw here. I had no notes of coffee nor cacao, and the wrapper started unwrapping on each one. For 10£ per stick its fine, and it is possible that I got a bad batch, but I would not recommend.

Came as part of a sampler and was not expecting to like this half as much as I did. For one thing, it is identified on here as sitting at the opposite end of the strength spectrum (full) than my usual pick (mild). Also, the wrapper was cracked and very veiny. Also, after cutting it, I took a cold draw, it was clearly very loosely rolled. However, that actually helped with keeping things quite cool and not too strong. (Held together pretty well too. Almost to the halfway mark.) Unfortunately, because I think of the disappointing quality of the wrapper, it burnt very unevenly and was not an attractive smoke - did I mention the one I received was slightly flattened? - but neither was it an unpleasant one. I was curious to try one of these - my first Inka Secret Blend and my first Peruvian cigar - but I am unlikely to try another for a while. (Too many others to try first.) Shall certainly bear it in mind for the future, though. For me it was s three star experience, though a lot better than expected and definitely worth the money, so adding one for that.

I got a box of ten a few month ago and have went through half the box by now, got it on a whim and I’m just not disappointed. The price is right for starters. The feel of the cigar is great, the wrapper feels firm but not too firm and they look great. The label looks fun and cool. The draw at first for me, gave some resistance at first but you settle into a nice steady draw that isn’t a wind tunnel nor like sucking cement through a straw. I won’t bore you with flavours, but I’d say all in all, what a smashing cigar. You get your money’s worth and some. I used a V cutter, and it just intensified the flavour. Good smoke out out and a more or less even burn. A good fifty five mins of pleasure. A great humidor stock filler that rivals many of my more expensive cigars.

I smoked this whilst sat out in the sun yesterday, after it had sat in my humidor for approx three months. I really enjoyed it and at just over £10 a stick, is there a better valued Robusto on the market?

A real smooth and easy smoke. I did cut and punch and I was left with a real nice draw, a very even burn and a lovely mellow creamy taste. Im not an experienced smoker but a real lovely easy smoke. A very nice smooth aftertaste and a real creamy smoke. I paired mine with a spiced rum and it was a great match. I would definitely recommend and order again.