Over the past few months, we’ve been providing our readers and cigar smokers with some top-notch cigar kits with highly-rated cigars in each pack. These cigar kits are for the people looking to get into cigars, in hopes we direct you in the right direction with our selections. When entering the world of cigars, one of the few daunting steps you may have to face is finding the right cigar size for you to start smoking.
We tend to advise beginner cigar smokers to start with a cigar on the medium to medium-full-bodied cigar strength so it doesn’t overpower their palate right off the bat. Another piece of advice we’d like to educate beginner cigar smokers on is the size of your cigar. A good starting point with a cigar size for a novice cigar smoker would be a Toro-sized cigar that is typically sized 5.5 to 6 inches long, with a ring gauge diameter of 55 to 60.
But the perfect, ideal size for beginner cigar smokers is a Robusto-sized cigar. What is a Robusto cigar? A Robusto-size cigar is one of the sturdiest cigar sizes you could smoke. You may expect a “sturdy” cigar to be larger, but that is not the case. Measuring about 4.8 to 5.5 inches long, the ring gauge usually measures at 50 to 52 depending on what the manufacturer decides to create. A Robusto is also the perfect lunchtime smoke that ranges anywhere between 45 minutes to 50 minutes to smoke.
In this beginner cigar kit, we provide five of the most sought-after Robusto-sized cigars you can find within the cigar world. We hope when trying the cigars in this beginner cigar kit you can try different blends and fall in love with the Robusto size. After you tried a handful of Robusto-sized cigars, we recommend trying bigger sizes to tell the difference in strength and flavor profile.
You’ll be receiving one of each cigar in the pack, so if you enjoy what you smoked in this beginner cigar kit, you can always come back for more! Now, let’s dive in and explore some of the best Robusto-sized cigars we have to offer on cigars.com for both newcomers and seasoned cigar smokers alike!
My Father No. 1 Robusto
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Habano Rosado
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5.25
Ring: 52
Strength: Full
Smoke Time: 55 Minutes
One of the first Robusto cigars featured in this beginner cigar kit is the My Father No. 1 Robusto. On the fuller side in terms of cigar strength, the My Father No. 1 5.25 x 52 Robusto is the ideal size to enjoy a cigar on the fuller-bodied side. If you were to smoke a full-bodied cigar in a Corona size or Churchill size, it may overpower your palate as a beginner cigar smoker.
Made in the popular growing region of Nicaragua, the My Father No. 1 utilizes tobaccos from that region for the binder and filler portion of the cigar, while sporting a Habano Rosado leaf for the wrapper.
Out of all the cigars in this Robusto Assortment Cigar Kit, I’d try the My Father No. 1 second or third since it’s a full-bodied cigar. Allow yourself to try one of the other cigars that aren’t as strong so you really can distinguish one of them versus the My Father No. 1 Robusto.
Foundation The Wise Man Maduro Robusto
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres
Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5.5
Ring: 50
Strength: Medium-Full
Smoke Time: 60 Minutes
The next Robusto cigar featured in this cigar kit comes from the illustrious company, Foundation Cigars. The Foundation Wise Man Maduro was awarded the number three cigar of the year by Cigar Aficionado in 2018. Placing high on a well-renowned list is all thanks to the delicious Mexican San Andres wrapper and Nicaraguan tobaccos for the binder and filler.
Coming in at a 5.5 x 50 size, which is the typical size for Robusto cigars, the strength when smoking the Wise Man Maduro is manageable if you’re a beginner cigar smoker. It won’t dominate your palate, and you may even detect some delicious flavor notes of chocolate, spice, and nuts.
With the smoke time at about sixty minutes, you’ll be able to enjoy the Wise Man Maduro from Foundation cigars on your lunch break, or for the first few holes of golf if you enjoy the sport!
Southern Draw Kudzu Robusto
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Length: 5.5
Ring: 54
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 65 Minutes
Another fan favorite for aficionado cigar smokers is the next cigar we’re discussing in the Robusto Assortment Cigar Kit for novice smokers. The Southern Draw Kudzu is a unique blend with a pleasant flavor profile.
Hailing from Nicaragua, the Southern Draw Kudzu showcases Nicaraguan tobacco for the binder and filler, while cloaked with an eye-catching Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. The culmination of these fine tobaccos will offer a smooth smoking experience.
Measuring in at 5.5 x 54, the Southern Draw Kudzu will take you roughly 65 minutes to smoke, which is an ideal time for a novice cigar smoker. The size plus the strength of the cigar is a perfect Robusto-sized cigar for a novice cigar smoker to enjoy.
Baccarat Barber Pole L.E. Rothschild
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade/Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Honduras
Length: 5
Ring: 50
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 50-55 Minutes
The next cigar in the Robusto Assortment Cigar Kit is a treat for all cigar smokers alike. The Baccarat Barber Pole is a limited-edition cigar that showcases two Connecticut varietal wrappers that look like an old-style barber pole you’d see outside barbershops.
More on the mellow to medium-bodied side, the Baccarat Barber Pole L.E. features tobaccos from Mexico for the binder and Honduran tobaccos for the filler. As mentioned before, the two Connecticut wrapper tobaccos that make the aesthetic of a barber pole are a Connecticut shade wrapper and a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The combination of these tobaccos makes for a very savory and flavorful smoking experience.
One of the shorter Robusto-size cigars in the cigar kit, the Baccarat Barber Pole L.E. is a 5 x 50 Robusto that will take the average cigar smoker about 50 minutes to smoke down to the nub. The Baccarat Barber Pole is the ideal cigar to smoke during your lunch break or first thing in the morning paired alongside a delicious cup of coffee.
Avo Syncro Caribe Robusto
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Dominican Republic
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Dominican Republic/Nicaragua
Length: 5
Ring: 50
Strength: Medium
Smoke Time: 50-55 Minutes
Our last cigar featured in this beginner cigar kit hails from a Davidoff-produced product. The Avo Syncro Caribe in the 5 x 50 size is a premium cigar you could smoke and add to your collection! Providing a good taste of the Caribbean region, the Avo Syncro Caribe features tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Nicaragua for the wrapper, binder, and filler.
Like the Baccarat Barber Pole, the Avo Syncro Caribe is a 5 x 50 Robusto with a smoke time of around 50 minutes. Although we’ve mentioned a few times a good Robusto cigar would be the perfect size cigar to smoke during your lunch break, the Avo Syncro Caribe is a perfect cigar to enjoy poolside or any vacations you have planned for the spring or summertime. It won’t take up a lot of your time and will still provide a delicious smoking experience for you to enjoy.
Final Thoughts
As mentioned in previous cigar kit blogs, being a new cigar smoker can be a little overwhelming at times. Here at cigars.com, our goal is to make beginner cigar smokers feel safe and reassure them that going into this new hobby of theirs takes a lot of trial by fire.
We hope you found this Robusto Assortment Cigar Kit blog informative and made novice cigar smokers eager to try one of the most ideal cigar sizes the industry and manufacturers have to offer!