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Don Carlos 90th Anniversary Robusto

May 24, 2026
~8
8.1 7.9

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MSRP $22

Flavor Profile

This cigar presents a captivating and balanced profile, seamlessly merging herbal freshness with rich, warm undertones. Layers of barnyard, cedar, and baking spices enhance the experience, leading into a bold and flavorful finish.

Flavor Profile Last Updated
May 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Wrapper Scent

The wrapper presents a rustic bouquet of barnyard hay and sweetness, inviting exploration.

Barnyard Hay

Cedar Wood

Raisin

Citrus

Foot Scent

Fresh barnyard hay alongside sweet citrus notes provide an enticing foot scent.

Sweet

Barnyard Hay

Citrus

First Third

A smooth and inviting entry defined by herbal thyme, cedar wood, warm spices, and leather.

Thyme

Cedar Wood

Leather

Baking Spice

Second Third

Continued herbal and woody notes firm the midsection with engaging sweet and spicy flavors.

Thyme

Leather

Cedar Wood

Black Licorice

Cinnamon

Final Third

A warming finale with rich cedar wood and leather culminating in bold oak and sweet licorice tones.

Cedar Wood

Leather

Charcoal

Oak Wood

Baking Spice

Black Licorice


3 Reviews


Nov 12, 2025 Review
8.1

Composed

This cigar delivers a composed and seamless experience, beginning with a smooth, cool introduction that transitions gracefully into warmth and depth. A steady progression of herbal, woody, and earthy tones develops without ever becoming overwhelming, making for a confident, well-structured smoke.


OverviewA composed cigar with a creamy, bright start that eases into warming notes of thyme, leather, and cedar, finishing with a rich finale of charcoal and wood. Smooth throughout, it balances freshness and depth with subtle shifts in flavor and tone.
Paid$0
Sourcegift
Gifted ByG.K.
CutStraight
SmokedNov 12, 2025
Start Time4:04 PM EST
End Time5:57 PM EST
Duration1h 53m
LocationBlend Cigar Lounge
AddressIndianapolis

Profile

  • Wrapper: Barnyard hay and raisin aroma.
  • Foot: Sweet scent.
  • Cold Draw: (Not provided)
  • First Third: Starts cool, smooth, and creamy. Bright opening with a transition to mild warmth near the end of the third.
  • Second Third: Thyme adds an herbal lift. Leather and cedar develop, rounding out the midsection with depth.
  • Final Third: Warm, consistent character. Cedar and leather persist, joined by a dry charcoal note for a clean finish.

General Notes

  • wrapper smells of barnyard hay and raisins
  • Foot smells sweet
  • First
  • Smooth and creamy right off the bat
  • Bright and cool at the start
  • transitions to warmth near the end of the first third
  • Second
  • Thyme
  • Leather
  • Cedar
  • Third
  • Warm
  • Cedar
  • Leather
  • Charcoal