Trinidad Topes

The Trinidad Topes started life as a Habanos Limited Edition in 2016 and was popular enough to earn a permanent spot in the regular lineup. At a 56 ring gauge — the widest in the Trinidad portfolio — and 4.9 inches long, it's a thick, stubby smoke that draws cool and produces voluminous, creamy clouds. Despite the imposing ring gauge, the Topes is not a heavy powerhouse: the body stays at a pleasant medium throughout.

What it tastes like

The Topes opens with something unexpected for a big Cuban: butter cookies and cane sugar, with black pepper on the lips. As the cigar settles in, the profile moves toward bitter dark cocoa, roasted nuts, and a light salty note. The final third leans into molasses and dried fruit while keeping the cocoa prominent — the smoke remains cool and refined, never harsh or unpleasant. The wide ring gauge delivers a softer, airier draw, which makes the sweetness profile pop and keeps the smoke texture velvety.

Who it's for

The Topes suits experienced smokers who enjoy fat-ring-gauge cigars and want something with more sweetness and less aggression than many larger Cuban formats. It's approachable for daily use once you're comfortable with medium-bodied Cuban cigars. Budget 45–60 minutes and pair it with bourbon, dark chocolate, or strong coffee — the molasses and cocoa notes align beautifully.

Check our cigar strength guide if you're calibrating where to put the Topes in your rotation. Curious how Cuban tobacco sweetness compares to Nicaraguan? See our Cuban vs. Nicaraguan cigars comparison. Add it to Casa DNC and rate it alongside other Trinidad vitolas to map the full brand profile.