De Olifant Robusto Valentino Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Monday 19 January, 2026 by VC

When rating this cigar, context is key. I was specifically hunting for an affordable 30 - 40 minute smoke to enjoy while walking the dog - something well-constructed and consistent. This machine-made stick, utilising long-filler tobacco (ideally with a touch of Cuban leaf), hits that brief perfectly. It consistently delivers exactly what I need for a casual outing, earning it a full five stars for its 'fitness for purpose.' My only minor critique is that the final third can leave the palate feeling a bit dry with a slightly ashy aftertaste. I’m curious to see if a few months in the humidor will smooth that out, but even as-is, I will certainly be restocking. The search for the ultimate cheap long-filler continues, but for now, this is my reliable go-to.

Date Added: Tuesday 07 November, 2017 by Daniel

For a cheap regular smoke these are nice, about 30 minutes in length and pleasant, nothing amazing but an easy evening smoke. They are stated as robusto but in the description is does state 38 gauge-3&1/2inch, and lets be fair what are the chances of getting ten robustos for £45.00.

Date Added: Saturday 14 October, 2017 by Daniel

Not hugely complex, strong tobacco and earth tastes. Adequate for a thirty-minute dog walk. The major disappointment for me (and I really ought to have known better) is that I expected to smoke robusto-sized cigars. These most certainly are not 50 ring-guage by 5 inches in length. They are under 4 inches and have a ring-guage not too dissimilar to the round Villiger Exports (which, to my unsophisticated palette, are preferable). Please CGARS, describe these as what they are: Petite Coronas (and that's being generous). I know men are supposed to exaggerate when it comes to size, but this was ridiculous...