HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina

HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina in a triple test

Vasilij November 22 2022
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HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina. Who is behind it? That's right. He has launched his own brand of cigars outside of Cuba. The cigars are already very popular, especially in the USA, and are finding their way all over the world. The exclusive importer in Switzerland is Urs Portmann Tabakwaren AG, Kreuzlingen. I tested three formats.

A cigar test is subjective

Note: How the cigar tastes is influenced by personal taste preferences, taste memories, the shape of the day, what you have eaten or drunk before. Even the lighting mood in the room has an influence on the experienced taste. The notes described here therefore do not have to match your own impressions.

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Three lines

Three lines are available in Switzerland. The tobacco: The wrapper comes from Ecuador, the binder and the filler from Nicaragua. According to the manufacturer, they are made in Nicaragua at the La Corona Cigars S.A. cigar factory. Also on board is the master roller Omar González.

HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina
I tested the three lines in different formats. Result: Excellent! Of course, I tested the three formats on different days, always at the same time at 08:00, sober.

The lightest line is the HR White by Hirochi Robaina: 109 Double Corona (CHF 290.00, box of 20) / Toro (CHF 290.00, box of 20) / Robusto Gordo (CHF 290.00, box of 20) / White Rothschild Robusto (CHF 220.00, box of 20).

Medium strength is the line HR Signature by Hiroshi Robaina: Belicoso (CHF 290.00, box of 20) / Corona (CHF 240.00, box of 16 -> the only one with a unit of 16) / Hermoso (CHF 290.00, box of 20) / Sublime (CHF 290.00, box of 20) / Toro (CHF 290.00, box of 20).

The strongest line is the HR Blue by Hiroshi Robaina: Corona Gordo (CHF 220.00, box of 20) / Gordo (CHF 260.00, box of 20) / Petit Edmundo (CHF 220.00, box of 20) / Toro (CHF 260.00, box of 20).

HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina
From left to right: White Line (the lightest line) / Signature Line (medium strength) / Blue Line (strong).

The analysis tool for download

The Analysis I performed with the Cigars.Zone Testing Tool by. Explanations to the ZiZo R+ smoke technology you can find here. Of course, I tested the three formats on different days, always at the same time at 08:00, sober.

HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina
All cigars from HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina have excess tobacco at the foot of the cigar. The lighting succeeds without any problems.

HR Cigars by Hiroshi Robaina tested

Tested: HR White by Horochi Robaina: 109 Double Corona / HR Blue by Hiroshi Robaina: Petit Edmundo / HR Signature by Hiroshi Robaina: Belicoso.

HR Cigars White Line Robaina Double Corona
White Line Double Corona: Strength 2/5 and towards the end a little stronger / subtle light wood, floral (very slightly sweet, but very light!) / Retronasal: Pronounced wood and ...uh... floral notes (the vulture knows how I come up with it) / R+ Technique: Slightly peppery, slightly woody, somehow "fresh" earth / Draw resistance: Optimal / Glows slowly and straight.
HR Cigars Signature Line Robaina Belicoso
Signature Line Belicoso: Strength 3/5 and towards the end 4/5 / Earth, dark wood, slightly salty on the lips, some pepper / Retronasal: Strong leather notes, a lot of pepper / R+ Technique: Very strong leather notes and a lot of coffee beans (not espresso) / Draw Resistance: Optimal / Glows slowly and straight (now and then some crooked burn, which I had to correct with the flame).
HR Cigars Blue Line Robaina Petit Edmundo
Blue Line Petit Edmundo: Strength 4/5 / A lot of nut, a lot of wood, leather, very spicy / Retronasal: Strong roasted aromas of wood, very spicy / R+ technique: Very strong roasted aromas of burning wood and strong espresso beans, a lot of dark pepper / Draw resistance: Optimal / Glows slowly and straight.

As always, "If the cigar tastes good to me, then maybe to you. But if you don't like it, then there's more for me!" 🙂

Resources on the topic

Download Cigars.Zone PDF Tasting Tool

Buy cigar: Urs Portmann Tabakwaren AG, Switzerland

Helpful Cigar Tips: From "retronasal", "R+ technique", about "umami" to the difference of cigars storage between Non Cuba and Cuba.

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Vasilij
I am the editor of three online platforms: the Cigars.Zone online magazine and its flagship FlashCigar (online magazine), and Crazycat.Zone. In addition to text articles, I also produce video clips and video documentaries. My content is informative and entertaining at the same time (at least that's what my readers and viewers say).My goal is to offer my readers and viewers a unique experience and bring them closer to the world of cigars and stories about people. In doing so, I place great value on authenticity and honesty in my contributions.Whether an experienced cigar smoker or a beginner, my content is suitable for all cigar lovers. I invite my readers and viewers to discover and enjoy the world of cigars together with me.

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