Cohiba Robusto RAG JUL 19 (49NRW)

[rcarlson]

Picked a six pack of these as an add on at the start of the Covid lockdown to smooth the transition to a more sedentary day to day.  The wrappers were darker than any Cohiba I had ever seen.  Didn't know whether to be disappointed or intrigued.  I opted for the latter and gave them time to relax in the cigar spa for a special event.  Since it was another day of the week on the green side of the grass, today was special enough.

This near-maduro colored Coro opened beautifully.  Sweet cream, mild hay, lemon grass and barely perceptible nuttiness.  Well rolled and just the right heft.  I've learned that Cohibas benefit from a slow smoke so I adhered to the rule.

Ever-so-slight uptick in intensity through the middle.  Sweet cream the most characteristic aspect.  Perfect for dessert on a  slow smokin' cool night.

Finished as well as it started.  A nutty, espresso came increased with the warmth and nicotine build -- but that beautiful sweet cream refused to take the bench. 

No doubt one of the best Coro I've had.  The dark wrapper be damned.  Incredibly satisfying. 

A solid "A" on the final in this class.   

 

  

 

[mprach024]

??????
Nice review Rob.  Makes me want to look for some darker wrapper examples, I certainly have nothing in my stock that dark.  Glad you had a good smoke!

[rcarlson]

8 hours ago, mprach024 said:

??????
Nice review Rob.  Makes me want to look for some darker wrapper examples, I certainly have nothing in my stock that dark.  Glad you had a good smoke!

Thanks bro.  Personally, I don't think I'll hunt for the dark wrappers.  Was just pleasantly surprised it was so much better than I expected, in fact better than the others I've had with traditional Cohiba wrapper (maybe 20 over the course of 15 years).  Was it just the wrapper?  Hell if I know.  Doubtful.  I am a wrapper skeptic. And we all know CCs are like Russian Roulette.  Consistently inconsistent. But I'm looking forward to the next, and since I splurged on Coros with the anticipated Cohiba price spike on top of what we've already seen, I'll have the chance to give 'em the old Pepsi challenge.    

[mprach024]

7 hours ago, rcarlson said:

And we all know CCs are like Russian Roulette

No idea what you mean ?