Robusto
Robusto · 45–60 min smoke · Short and thick — the modern default. Plenty of filler for body in a contained, hour-or-less smoke.
At the counter · Forgiving — clean guillotine cut; toast the wide fully before the first draw to avoid a hot start.
Tasting
The robusto of the all-Nicaraguan Safe Keepings, milk chocolate and caramel over criollo 98 filler with an even, medium-full burn. · Released 2024
Specification
Pairs with
Rye's own pepper meets the smoke's spice head-on — a deliberate, warming match.
Bright agave pepper lifts the baking-spice edge rather than smothering it.
Reviews
Cigar press, enthusiast communities, and your own log — all in one place.
“The sweetness in the first third, while not artificial, was still a little too much, and it threw off the balance of the cigar.”Read on Cigar Coop
“In the final stretch, a floral bitterness intensifies, lending a sharp contrast to the sweetness. The burn grows noticeably hotter as the cigar draws to its conclusion. This is worth checking out a fiver of. I rate this a 90.”Read on Stogie Press
“Slightly spicy with a floral flavor. this is a really good example of blending those 3 particular regions without being overly strong. So yes, as a Nicaraguan puro I recommend it.”Read on Reddit r/cigars
“One of my favorites. Always pick one up when I'm at my local cigar place!”Read on Reddit r/cigars
Sign in to log a smoke, score it by thirds, and build your tasting history.
Cigars like this