Montecristo Epic Robusto vs Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero
How do Montecristo Epic Robusto and Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancerostack 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 Petit Lancero 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
- Petit Lancero
- Size
- 5 in × 52
- 6 in × 38
- Rating
- —
- 96/100 · 2025
- Flavor
- PepperCocoaEspressoEarthNuts
- Black pepperCocoaCedarEarthLeather
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero carries the published pedigree (96 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 Petit Lancero if
spice notes appeal to you.
See Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero →Montecristo Epic Robusto vs Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero — FAQ
- Is the Montecristo Epic Robusto or the Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero 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 Petit Lancero black pepper and cocoa.
- What's the difference between the Montecristo Epic Robusto and the Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero?
- The Montecristo Epic Robusto is a full Nicaragua cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; the Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero 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 Petit Lancero?
- Montecristo Epic Robusto: no published critic score yet. Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.