Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto is a 5 x 50 premium cigar handmade in Estelí, Nicaragua. This Robusto features a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Brazilian Mata Fina binder and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. The blend incorporates Nicadán, a proprietary hybrid combining Criollo and Corojo tobacco genetics. It was developed by Foundation Cigar Company in collaboration with Highclere Castle Cigar Co.
Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto is classified as mild-medium in strength. Its documented flavor profile includes dry wood, citrus, and nougat, followed by a mineral finish. The Edwardian blend features a Connecticut Shade wrapper, distinguishing it from the Ecuadorian Habano-wrapped Highclere Castle Victorian. This Robusto received 89 points from Cigar Aficionado.
Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto Cigar Details
• Size: 5 x 50
• Shape: Robusto
• Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
• Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
• Filler: Nicaraguan tobacco, including Nicadán hybrid
• Origin: Nicaragua
• Strength: Mild-Medium
• Construction: Handmade, Long Filler
• Manufacturer: Foundation Cigar Company
• Packaging: Box of 20
• Rating: 89 Points, Cigar Aficionado
What is the flavor profile of Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto?
The documented flavor profile includes dry wood, citrus, and nougat, followed by a mineral finish. These characteristics were identified in Cigar Aficionado's review of the exact Robusto vitola.
What size is Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto?
Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto measures 5 inches long with a 50 ring gauge. It is the Robusto format within the Edwardian collection.
What wrapper does Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto use?
The cigar features a Connecticut Shade wrapper. It is paired with a Brazilian Mata Fina binder and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.
How strong is Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto?
Foundation Cigar Company classifies Highclere Castle Edwardian as mild-medium in strength. Cigar Aficionado also identifies the exact Robusto as mild-medium.
Where is Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto made?
The cigar is handmade in Estelí, Nicaragua. It is produced for Foundation Cigar Company as part of its collaboration with Highclere Castle Cigar Co.
What tobaccos are used in Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto?
The blend combines a Connecticut Shade wrapper with a Brazilian Mata Fina binder. Its Nicaraguan filler incorporates the proprietary Nicadán hybrid, developed from Criollo and Corojo tobacco genetics.
What is Nicadán tobacco in Highclere Castle Edwardian?
Nicadán is a proprietary hybrid tobacco combining Criollo and Corojo genetics. Foundation identifies it as part of the Edwardian filler blend, with tobacco cultivated in Jalapa and Ometepe, Nicaragua.
How does Highclere Castle Edwardian differ from Victorian?
Edwardian uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper, while Victorian features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Both incorporate Brazilian Mata Fina binders and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, but they are distinct blends.
What rating did Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto receive?
Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto received 89 points from Cigar Aficionado in its November 20, 2018 Cigar Insider review. The rating applies specifically to the 5 x 50 Robusto vitola.
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