robustos

At the top of this category is the Padrón Serie 1926 No. 9, which scored 92 points. Smoked blind by our panel of tasters, it came as little surprise when this cigar, with its chocolate and cocoa undertones, was revealed to be a Padrón. The Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill scored 92 points as well, showing a nutty, floral spectrum and long finish that resonates on the palate. These samples came in glossy, aluminum tubos for stylish portability. With its extensive library of heritage trademarks, Altadis turned to cigarmaker A.J. Fernandez for a Nicaraguan interpretation of the Montecristo brand. The result is the 91-point Montecristo Nicaragua Series Robusto. Rocky Patel’s newest, The Disciple, scored 91 points as well. Its Mexican wrapper seems to enhance all the flavors of this Nicaraguan…

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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, May/June 2022

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