Cohiba Rubicon Box-Pressed Robusto Cigars - Box of 20

The box-pressed Cohiba that starts at about $5.85 a cigar.

Cohiba Rubicon Robusto is the entry size in the Cohiba Rubicon line, and it is the only box-pressed cigar in the range. It has an oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a U.S. Broadleaf binder, with long fillers from the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua, hand-rolled in Honduras. A box holds 20 cigars at $116.99 against a $194.98 list price, which works out to roughly $5.85 each.

The press gives the cigar a soft, rounded square shape that sits well in the hand. Reviewers describe a smooth, creamy start with honey sweetness and black pepper, then mocha, cedar and cocoa in the middle, and dark chocolate and espresso toward the end. The body is medium, building a little as it burns, and the smoke is balanced rather than heavy. It suits a one-hour break or a longer, slower session.

It is the most affordable Cohiba, and tastes vary. Some reviewers praise the build and the refined, evolving flavor. Others report relights, a slow burn after a pause, or an earthy, smoky final third. A steady pace helps, and a short rest in your humidor evens out the burn. If you prefer a longer smoke, the Cohiba Rubicon Toro and Gigante share the blend.

What to expect:

1. Opening: honey sweetness, black pepper and light cream
2. Middle: mocha, cedar and cocoa
3. Finish: dark chocolate, espresso and earthy spice

Who it suits:

1. Smokers who want a Cohiba without the usual price
2. Fans of box-pressed cigars and a compact, comfortable shape
3. Buyers who want a medium cigar for a single sitting

For a milder alternative, try the Cohiba Blue Robusto. For a darker one, 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: honey sweetness, black pepper, light cream
2. Second third: mocha, cedar, cocoa, a little more body
3. Final third: dark chocolate, espresso, earthy spice

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: Rubicon, Robusto
3. Size: 5.5 x 55 (box-pressed)
4. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
5. Binder: U.S. Broadleaf
6. Filler: Dominican Piloto, Honduran (La Entrada and Jamastran), Nicaraguan (Esteli)
7. Origin: Honduras (hand-rolled)
8. Strength: Medium
9. Smoking time: about 60 to 90 minutes
10. Packaging: Box of 20
11. Price: $116.99 (list $194.98, 40% off), about $5.85 per cigar
12. Shipping: Free on orders of $200+