Behind every puff of the Cohiba Robustos lies the legacy of Cuba's most prestigious cigar brand, making it a highly recognizable vitola. Introduced in 1989, this robusto-sized cigar has earned its place as a staple in the regular production lineup, offering enthusiasts a quintessential Cohiba experience in a classic format that has stood the test of time.
Specifications
| Cigar Name | Robustos |
| Factory Name | Robustos |
| Ring Gauge | 50 |
| Length | 124 mm (4⅞″) |
| Official Weight | 11.66 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Status | Current Regular Production |
| Release Year | 1989 |
Packaging Options
Over the years, the Cohiba Robustos has been offered in several presentation formats:
- Varnished slide lid box containing 25 cigars — the traditional presentation
- Display box of 15 cigars arranged in 5 cardboard packs of 3 (introduced circa 2003)
- Display box of 15 aluminum tubed cigars in 5 cardboard packs of 3 (introduced 2014)
Bands
This vitola features the standard Cohiba band configuration, incorporating bands B, C, D, and E as appropriate to the packaging format.
Flavor Profile
Based on 118 enthusiast reviews, the Cohiba Robustos delivers a nuanced smoking experience with the following characteristics:
| Elegance | 3 out of 5 |
| Balance | 4 out of 5 |
| Strength | 3 out of 5 |
| Complexity | 3 out of 5 |
| Aftertaste | 4 out of 5 |
| Overall Rating | 3.9 out of 5 |
Tasting Notes
Smokers have identified a rich array of flavors in this cigar, with the most prominent notes being:
- Honey — mentioned in 22 reviews
- Coffee — mentioned in 19 reviews
- Grass — mentioned in 18 reviews
- Mocha — mentioned in 18 reviews
- Citrus — mentioned in 14 reviews
- Vanilla — mentioned in 12 reviews
- Butter — mentioned in 9 reviews
- Hay — mentioned in 9 reviews
- Cream — mentioned in 8 reviews
- Spice — mentioned in 7 reviews
Additional notes detected by reviewers include lemon, cedar, floral qualities, baking spice, caramel, earth, graham cracker, leather, nut, almond, chocolate, cinnamon, cocoa, fruit, pepper, salt, tartness, toast, tobacco, twang, vegetal, and wood.
Related Special Releases
The Robustos format has been honored with several limited edition and special humidor releases:
- Cohiba Robustos Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor
- Cohiba Robustos Guayasamin I Humidor
- Cohiba Robustos Guayasamin II Humidor
- Cohiba Robustos 35 Aniversario Humidor
- Cohiba Robustos Reserva Selección
- Cohiba Robustos Selección Robustos