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New WorldExperiencedRoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto
RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto — a 5 x 50 medium-bodied cigar wrapped in Brazilian Mata Fina, an almost-impossible-to-find line once exclusive to Germany that earned #13 cigar of 2017.
The short answer
The RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Brazilian Mata Fina (Castaño Oscuro) wrapper. Expect creamy oak, coffee, and dried fruit.
Flavor profile
Creamy · Roast · Fruity · Sweet · Spice
The verdict
The RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from RoMa Craft's Wunder|Lust line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Brazilian Mata Fina (Castaño Oscuro) at 5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect creamy oak, coffee, and dried fruit, leaning creamy. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with single malt scotch, black coffee, and belgian ale. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
Wunder|Lust is the most enigmatic line in the RoMa Craft Tobac portfolio. For nearly five years after its introduction, Skip Martin distributed it exclusively to retailers in Germany — making it one of the most sought-after and hardest-to-find RoMa Craft cigars for American smokers. The inspiration came from the massive tobacco inventory at the Schuster family's factory in Germany, which is where RoMa Craft discovered the Brazilian Mata Fina leaf that defines the blend. The Robusto, at 5 × 50, is the most widely produced vitola and the one that earned Cigar Coop's #13 cigar of the year in 2017.
What it tastes like
Brazilian Mata Fina (Castaño Oscuro) is a wrapper you rarely encounter — darker than a natural, lighter than a Maduro, with a distinctly different flavor profile than either. On the Wunder|Lust Robusto it delivers creamy oak and natural tobacco sweetness from the opening draw, with dried fruit notes that emerge in the mid-section. The Indonesian Besuki binder adds a grounding earthiness, and the Nicaraguan filler contributes coffee and a gentle pepper finish. Medium-bodied from start to finish, it's exceptionally well-balanced. Reviewers clock it at 45 minutes or more.
Who it's for
The Wunder|Lust Robusto suits experienced smokers who want something genuinely different — a wrapper tobacco that doesn't fit into the usual Connecticut/Habano/Maduro categories. Medium body makes it approachable for those who aren't chasing full-strength territory. Pair it with a single malt Scotch or a Belgian ale; the creamy oak notes in the cigar find great partners in malt-forward drinks. For context on how Brazilian tobacco compares to Nicaraguan-grown leaves, see our Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars comparison. Log your Wunder|Lust sessions in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto?
- The RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto is Medium-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 RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto taste like?
- Expect creamy oak, coffee, and dried fruit, leaning creamy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto?
- It pairs well with single malt scotch, black coffee, and belgian ale. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the RoMa Craft Wunder|Lust Robusto?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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