Trinidad · La Trova
CubanAficionadosTrinidad La Trova
Trinidad La Trova is a 6.5 x 52 La Casa del Habano exclusive Double Robusto released in 2018, offering a medium-to-full evolving profile of chocolate, cedar, and leather.
The short answer
The Trinidad La Trova is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban double robusto with a Cuban wrapper. Expect white chocolate, cocoa, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Earthy
The verdict
The Trinidad La Trova is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Trinidad's La Trova line. It's a Cuban double robusto wrapped in Cuban at 6.5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect white chocolate, cocoa, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with aged rum, single malt scotch, and strong espresso. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Trinidad La Trova is one of the brand's most prestigious offerings — an exclusive to La Casa del Habano stores that first appeared in 2018. At 6.5 inches and a 52 ring gauge, this Double Robusto gives the Trinidad blend ample room to unfold across a long, unhurried smoke. It arrives in a semi boite nature box of 12 cigars, and the Colorado-claro wrapper is silky smooth with the classic Trinidad pigtail at the head.
What it tastes like
The La Trova opens rich and dense right from the start: white chocolate, warm spice, and a creamy earth coat the palate immediately. This is a cigar that doesn't need time to warm up. Through the middle section, the cocoa deepens toward darker chocolate while coffee notes emerge with authority, alongside cedar and an evolving leather note. Honey and a light woody quality appear as supporting characters. The body is medium moving toward full — the La Trova earns the medium-to-full designation through gradual buildup rather than a sudden punch. The finish is described universally as velvety and smooth.
Who it's for
La Trova is a cigar for aficionados who want a prestigious, complex Cuban for a special occasion. The LCDH exclusivity and long format make it more of a luxury ritual than an everyday smoke — budget 75–90 minutes and have a worthy pairing ready: aged rum, single malt Scotch, or a long espresso. Read our how to cut a cigar guide to prep it properly. Compare the LCDH concept against standard Habanos in our Cuban vs. Nicaraguan cigars comparison. Log it in Casa DNC and rate it — this is the kind of cigar you want notes on.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Trinidad La Trova — frequently asked
- Is the Trinidad La Trova 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 Trinidad La Trova?
- The Trinidad La Trova 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 Trinidad La Trova taste like?
- Expect white chocolate, cocoa, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Trinidad La Trova?
- It pairs well with aged rum, single malt scotch, and strong espresso. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Trinidad La Trova?
- Plan on about 75 minutes for the double robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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