Cohiba Black Robusto Tubo Cigars - Box of 8

The tubed Maduro Robusto for gifts and travel, at about $18.75 a cigar.

Cohiba Black Robusto Tubo is the 5½ x 50 in the Black line of the Cohiba range, packed one cigar to a glass tube. It has a deeply fermented Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over an aged Dominican Piloto binder and Dominican and Mexican filler, hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic. A box holds 8 tubed cigars at $149.99 against a $249.98 list price, which works out to roughly $18.75 each.

Retailers and reviewers describe a dark, smooth but robust smoke with espresso, coffee, dark cocoa, nuts and pepper, with a touch of natural sweetness. The strength ranges from medium to full depending on who is tasting, and the draw is described as medium to firm. At 5½ inches with a 50 ring gauge it takes about 45 to 60 minutes, which makes it a good single-sitting Maduro.

The tube keeps each cigar protected from knocks and moisture loss, which suits golf bags, travel and gifts. It is a premium price, and quality varies. Some reviewers call it smooth and satisfying, with loads of smoky flavor. Another found about half of a box tasty and the rest rather bland. A short rest in a humidor and a slow pace help. If you prefer an untubed Black at a lower price, the Cohiba Black Corona is about $15.52 per cigar, and the Cohiba Black Churchill gives a longer smoke.

What to expect:

1. Opening: dark earth and a light pepper
2. Middle: espresso, dark cocoa and nuts
3. Finish: natural sweetness, a smooth, creamy close

Who it suits:

1. Maduro smokers who want a protected cigar for travel
2. Gift buyers looking for an eight-cigar box
3. Anyone who wants a single-sitting Black without the longest sizes

For a lighter Cohiba in a tube, try the Cohiba Blue Robusto Tubo. For a bolder Maduro-style option, see the Cohiba Black Gigante. More boxes are in our premium cigar collection.

For adults 21+ only. Contains nicotine, which is addictive.

Flavor progression:

1. First third: dark earth, light pepper
2. Second third: espresso, dark cocoa, nuts
3. Final third: natural sweetness, creamy finish

Notes are from retailer descriptions and reviews, not from the manufacturer.

Key Features:

1. Brand: Cohiba (non-Cuban, distributed by General Cigar Co.)
2. Line: Black, Robusto Tubo
3. Size: 5½ x 50 (robusto)
4. Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (Maduro)
5. Binder: Aged Dominican Piloto
6. Filler: Dominican and Mexican
7. Origin: Dominican Republic (hand-rolled)
8. Strength: Medium to full
9. Smoking time: about 45 to 60 minutes
10. Packaging: Box of 8, each cigar in its own tube
11. Price: $149.99 (list $249.98, 40% off), about $18.75 per cigar
12. Shipping: Free on orders of $200+