Robusto Archives - Page 4 of 31 - Developing Palates - Cigar, Beer and Spirit Reviews and Ratings

Team Cigar Review: Deadwood Dominicana Robusto

The Deadwood Dominicana Robusto had a nice start with a good combination of flavors and a sweetness that wasn't too overpowering. The sweetness mellowed as the cigar went along and the profile dropped a level in the second third as the pepper waned. The profile remained at average for the rest of the cigar. I'd really like to smoke this without the sweetened cap just to get a feel for the tobacco profile on its own, but as it sits, it's likely not a cigar that I'd return to.

Aaron Loomis, July 30, 2025

Personal Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto No. 5

The Diamond Crown Maximus Robusto No. 5 had a nice start with a good combination of flavors. As the earth and pepper fell back in the second third it took a step down and remained at that level the rest of the way. I didn't find this vitola quite as engaging as the Toro, but it still maintained portions of that experience. I wouldn't necessarily come back to this size, but the line does offer some good vitolas.

Aaron Loomis, July 11, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Raices Cubanas C5 Black Robusto

I wanted to go three for three for liking Raices Cubanas new releases but I'll have to settle for (still an impressive) two for three. The Raices Cubanas C5 Black Robusto didn't do it for me. The flavors were too hollow and rustic and left an unpleasant finish on my palate. As such, I don't care to return back to this.

Jiunn Liu, July 2, 2025

Personal Cigar Review: Adrian Magnus Imperials Robusto

The Adrian Magnus Imperials Robusto had an average flavor profile throughout, focused around toasted cedar, black pepper and earth. The creamy leather was a nice addition, but didn't really elevate the profile. The bold pepper really pushes the strength a bit and I could see this being attractive to those that like pepper bombs. For me, the flavor profile just didn't do enough to make me want to return.

Aaron Loomis, June 27, 2025

Team Cigar Review: United Gold Star Robusto

Although I appreciate the easier hit to the wallet, this profile didn't do it for me at all. The mixture of flavors were incohesive to start off, followed by unpleasantries with all the bitterness mixed in. This United Gold Star Robusto is an easy pass for me.

Jiunn Liu, June 25, 2025

Personal Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Safe Keepings Robusto

The Alec Bradley Safe Keepings Robusto had an average flavor profile through the first two thirds, focused around heavily toasted cedar, earth and walnut shell. It took a step down in the final third as the heavy toast transitioned to light char and some wood bitterness joined. Not really a great experience as the heavy toast, and later char, was a bit of a hinderance to the rest of the components. I don't see myself returning to this one.

Aaron Loomis, June 20, 2025

Team Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Endure Robusto

I thought the E.P. Carrillo Endure Robusto delivered nuanced and layered flavor combinations through the first third. The remainder of the cigar was still pleasant, but not quite to the same level of engagement as it started out. I'm a bit on the fence with this offering. I think if the second third had delivered flavors at the same level as it started out, this would be an easy choice to return.

John McTavish, May 19, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Villiger Cuéllar Caribe Robusto

If I were to dissect the Villiger Cuéllar Caribe Robusto into compartmentalized flavors, I love the flavors of buttery sweetness, mixed fruit gum candy and baking spices. But factoring in all the flavors and textures as a whole, it misses the mark. The overwhelming mouth caking of stale leather and cedar is not enjoyable and does the good flavors a disservice. I'll pass on this blend.

Jiunn Liu, May 7, 2025

Team Cigar Review: West Tampa Circle of Life Robusto

The West Tampa Circle of Life Robusto started fairly average as the carboard note wasn't a great supporting note, but when it departed in the second third and was replaced by walnut nuttiness which transitioned to walnut shells, it picked up in enjoyment. The final third dropped back down as some of the components mellowed. This was an interesting transition of flavors and while I wouldn't see coming back to this necessarily, I might be interested in trying another vitola to see how the flavors get delivered.

Aaron Loomis, April 30, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Maya Selva VZ Danlí Robusto

The Maya Selva VZ Danlí Robusto had an interesting and engaging start with the flavor delivery in the first third. I found the remainder of the cigar pleasant, and reasonably balanced, but not as complex as the start. I think the flavor here was above average, and is unlikely something I would return to. However, the price point is roughly half the current market price which makes it something I might try in another size to see how it performs.

John McTavish, April 21, 2025