Is the H. Upmann Royal 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 H. Upmann Royal Robusto?

The H. Upmann Royal 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 H. Upmann Royal Robusto taste like?

Expect cedar, leather, and coffee, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.

What pairs well with the H. Upmann Royal Robusto?

It pairs well with aged rum and coffee. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.

How long does it take to smoke the H. Upmann Royal Robusto?

Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto extra — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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H. Upmann Royal Robusto

A La Casa del Habano exclusive Cuban robusto from H. Upmann — a rich, Edmundo-format 52-ring smoke with cedar, leather and cocoa depth.

Strength

Medium-FullSmoke time ~60 min

The short answer

The H. Upmann Royal Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban robusto extra with a Cuban wrapper. Expect cedar, leather, and coffee.

Flavor profile

Earthy · Roast · Sweet · Spice

Cedar Leather Coffee Cocoa Pepper

The verdict

The H. Upmann Royal Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from H. Upmann. It's a Cuban robusto extra wrapped in Cuban at 5.3 in × 52.

On the palate, expect cedar, leather, and coffee, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.

It pairs naturally with aged rum and coffee. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.

The Royal Robusto is a La Casa del Habano exclusive, released in 2011 and limited to a few thousand boxes worldwide. Built on the Edmundo vitola at 5.3 inches by a 52 ring gauge, it delivers around 90 minutes of smoking from Vuelta Abajo tobacco.

What it tastes like

This is one of the richer cigars to wear the H. Upmann band. Expect cedar and leather up front, with coffee, cocoa, and a peppery edge giving it real backbone. It leans toward the fuller end of the range, more robust than the everyday Magnums while keeping the brand's signature balance and smooth construction. Box age suits it well.

Who it's for

A collector's cigar for aficionados who enjoy seeking out boutique Habanos and want a bolder expression of H. Upmann. Give it a relaxed pace and a clear evening. Pair it with an aged rum or strong coffee.

For the standard-line robusto, see the Connoisseur No.1; for the other exclusive in this family, the Connoisseur A. Curious where "medium-full" lands? See our cigar strength guide. Log this rare box in the Casa DNC app.

Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.