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New WorldEverydayCohiba Black Robusto
The maduro non-Cuban Cohiba — a dark Connecticut Broadleaf robusto from General Cigar with rich cocoa, espresso and a touch of sweetness.
The short answer
The Cohiba Black Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic robusto with a Connecticut Broadleaf (Maduro) wrapper. Expect cocoa, espresso, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy
The verdict
The Cohiba Black Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Cohiba's Black line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) robusto wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf (Maduro) at 5.5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cocoa, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, bourbon, and port. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Cohiba Black is General Cigar's maduro entry in the non-Cuban Cohiba family. It swaps the Red Dot's pale Cameroon leaf for a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, with the tobaccos aged three years before rolling. The result is a richer, sweeter, darker smoke that's become one of the more popular Dominican Cohibas.
What it tastes like
The broadleaf maduro wrapper sets the tone: cocoa and espresso lead, backed by cedar, dark earth, and a sweet spice. It's medium-to-full and smooth, with the rounded, dessert-like quality good maduros have. Easygoing enough for everyday smoking, but with more depth and sweetness than the natural-wrapped Cohibas.
Who it's for
A great choice for everyday smokers who lean toward dark, sweeter cigars. Pair it with an espresso, a bourbon, or a port. If you're new to maduro and want to know how it differs from pale Connecticut leaf, our Maduro vs Connecticut guide breaks it down.
Keep it at proper humidity for an even burn. Track which sticks you enjoy most in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Cohiba Black Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Cohiba Black Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Cohiba Black Robusto?
- The Cohiba Black Robusto is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Cohiba Black Robusto taste like?
- Expect cocoa, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Cohiba Black Robusto?
- It pairs well with espresso, bourbon, and port. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Cohiba Black Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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