What is a Double Robusto cigar?

Double Robusto is one of the favorite cigar sizes amongst cigar smokers internationally. Do you know the difference between a robusto and a double robusto cigar? We propose you that we begin by learning about Robustos.

What is a Robusto

Robusto is the word in Spanish for STRONG. These cigars are conceived to have more filler than wrappers. Robusto cigars tend to have more body and strength as they are rolled tightly with some of the best-tasting tobaccos.

Difference between Robustos and Double Robustos

Novice smokers tend to think double robustos are twice the size of a robusto, but that’s not the case. While Robustos Traditionally are sized around 5 inches long by a 50-ring gauge. Double robustos have a thicker ring gauge and are around just half an inch longer.

Double Robusto Cigar Shape and Size

A traditional Double Robusto is a parejo-shaped cigar that measures 5.5 inches long with ring sizes 54 or 55. Double Robusto is one of the three initial vitoles chosen by Chateau Diadem Premium cigars Conviction Blend and is wildly appreciated among our clients.

Chateau Diadem’s CONVICTION Double Robusto size composition:

FILLER TOBACCOS Nicaraguan Criollo Estelí, Dominican Criollo 98 & Dominican Piloto Cubano

BINDER Dominican Olor

WRAPPER LEAF Ecuadorian Habano 2000

PRODUCTION Hand-rolled in the Cibao Valley, Dominican Republic.

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TOP Double Robusto Examples

These are some examples of the best Double Robusto cigars, according to cigar aficionado ratings and reviews:

Fuente Fuente OpusX. This Double Robusto is a medium-full, polished smoke of baking spices, caramel, boozy cherry cordial, and a strong rum barrel finish.

Oliva Serie V Double Robusto. This fantastic cigar leaves bold impressions of coffee, oak, and spice, balanced by touches of orange peel, cinnamon, and rum, as other Oliva cigars are hearty cigar that smokes evenly.

Padilla Dominus Double Robusto is a dark and oily full-body cigar that burns evenly. The draw layers the palate with leather and black cherry notes over a peppery flavor core and sugar-and-spice finish.