Gran Habano #5 Corojo Shorty Robusto - Single of 1

Comme toujours avec ce format court et opulent, on s'imagine que le cigare va être difficile à allumer, et tout aussi difficile de le fumer. Il n'en est rien. Son aspect extérieur est noble et bien moelleux à la palpation. Bref c'est un beau petit cigare que l'on allume très rapidement et facilement. Il est tout de suite généreux et rassasiant, la cendre tient bien longtemps et les arômes floraux, sucrés sont très délicat. Je le préfère au Manucado même vitole un peu plus austère. Je ne fume pas rapidement, mais il tient bien une heure si l'on n'est pas préssé. Au total, vitole parfaite pour un prix juste. Il me plait beaucoup

Good smoke , slow burn , good taste and sturdy !

I've been on a quest to find a robust smoke in the "Nub" size and shape category, without paying Nub prices, and I have to say this fits the bill nicely. I love the 60 gauges, but I can't always commit to the time it takes to smoke a magnum (6x60). Enter this nifty little 4x60 Shorty Robusto! To look at it, it seems pretty unassuming. There is a simple elegance to the red bill-board style label around each cigar that simply says, "Corojo #5." The Nicaraguan wrapper has that nice red muddy quality that I just love. It's shiny, not toothy or gritty and with very few veins. I'd put its firmness at about 4/5. The light-ups and draw are perfect and so far, I've been through half a box of these. I have experienced no canoeing or plugs. I think that may also be one of the benefits of a four inch cigar. It produces a salt and pepper colored ash which is more on the firm, mostly non-flaky side, so it drops off well when thumped. The flavor...a notable blend of sweet and savory along with a hint of tanginess. A little smoked ham and noticeable notes of pine cones and pineapple bark. Also, a little cedar. It's mellow and only mildly spicy and the smoke possesses a creaminess that I usually only find in more Connecticut Shade types. I'd say this is a good call for the beginner-turned-intermediate smoker who is looking to engage in more complex pastures. It won't let you down and there is no fighting with it. The price is right, too. I'm always trying a good many new cigars each year and I believe this is one of my best discoveries of 2024!