Montecristo Epic Robusto vs Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda
How do Montecristo Epic Robusto and Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gordastack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Montecristo Epic Robusto and Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda sit at a similar full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Full
- Full
- Origin
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Criollo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Corona Gorda
- Size
- 5 in × 52
- 5 5/8 in × 46
- Rating
- —
- 90/100 · 2014
- Flavor
- PepperCocoaEspressoEarthNuts
- Black pepperCocoaEarthLeatherCedar
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda carries the published pedigree (90 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda if
spice notes appeal to you.
See Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda →Montecristo Epic Robusto vs Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda — FAQ
- Is the Montecristo Epic Robusto or the Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda better for beginners?
- They're a similar full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Montecristo Epic Robusto brings pepper and cocoa, the Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda black pepper and cocoa.
- What's the difference between the Montecristo Epic Robusto and the Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda?
- The Montecristo Epic Robusto is a full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; the Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda is a full Nicaragua cigar with a Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Criollo wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Montecristo Epic Robusto or the Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda?
- Montecristo Epic Robusto: no published critic score yet. Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda: Cigar Aficionado 90/100.