La Herencia Cubana Robusto

La Herencia Cubana Robusto cigars are creamy medium-bodied delights that will leave you with both an appreciation of the finer things in life and plenty of cash in your pocket. That’s because creator AJ Fernandez is perhaps the best of the best at crafting seriously good smokes at a price anyone can afford. Witness his Man O’ War and Diesel brands, full-throttle stogies which sit firmly atop many an aficionado’s go-to list. Dialing back on the strength but not his affinity for flavor, Fernandez developed La Herencia Cubana Robusto by blending a choice selection of longleaf Nicaraguan tobaccos from Esteli, Jalapa, and Condega perfectly matched to the silky Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper which coats each stick.

With a name that translates to ‘Cuban heritage’, there is no small amount of pressure to live up to the expectation regardless of cost. Fortunately, from the moment you pull the cigar from its protective cellophane and inhale deeply of its lightly musty aroma, you’ll be mentally transported to Havana. Once lit, each pull through the fairly open draw will soak the palate in rich earth, toasted cedar, and walnut. The sweet spot begins about an inch into the 5 x 50 vitola and introduces a pair of spices, white pepper and nutmeg, plus some café con leche. A hint of salt and caramel is evident during the second half of the smoke and the finale is just as savory as the rest.

No need to dig deep into your piggy bank to get you some of these fine La Herencia Cubana Robustos, just check the couch and under your car seat and you’ll probably find enough change to buy yourself at least a handful. Suitable as a daily indulgence with a cup of coffee or a rare afternoon treat with some dark rum, there’s something in each cigar for everyone to love.