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New WorldEverydayCohiba Blue Robusto
A bolder, more affordable non-Cuban Cohiba from General Cigar — built on Honduran OSA tobacco for an earthy, medium-full everyday smoke.
The short answer
The Cohiba Blue Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic robusto with a Honduran Olancho (OSA) wrapper. Expect cedar, earth, and coffee.
The verdict
The Cohiba Blue Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Cohiba's Blue line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) robusto wrapped in Honduran Olancho (OSA) at 5.5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cedar, earth, and coffee, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, bourbon, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Cohiba Blue is General Cigar's more accessible, bolder non-Cuban Cohiba — positioned below the classic Red Dot on price but with more body. Its signature trick is using the same Honduran Olancho San Agustín (OSA) leaf for both the wrapper and the binder, which is unusual and gives the cigar a cohesive, earthy backbone.
What it tastes like
This is a medium-to-full smoke with an earthy, savory character: cedar and earth up front, then coffee, leather, and a solid black-pepper kick. It's noticeably stronger and more rugged than the smooth, nutty Red Dot — a meatier, everyday Cohiba rather than a refined one. The multi-country filler keeps it lively.
Who it's for
A good value pick for everyday smokers who want more punch and don't mind a less polished profile. Pair it with coffee, a bourbon, or a stout. New to judging how much strength you enjoy? Our cigar strength guide helps you find your level.
Keep it humidified for the best burn and flavor. Want to remember which sticks you liked? Track them in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Cohiba Blue Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Cohiba Blue 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 Blue Robusto?
- The Cohiba Blue 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 Blue Robusto taste like?
- Expect cedar, earth, and coffee, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Cohiba Blue Robusto?
- It pairs well with coffee, bourbon, and stout. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Cohiba Blue 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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