Trinidad Robusto Extra Cigar - Box of 12

Length: 6 1/8"
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Medium

Packaging: Box of 12
Vitola: Robusto Extra
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes

TRINIDAD

Trinidad is named after the beautiful 16th Century city of La Santísima Trinidad (The Holy Trinity), listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, which is situated on Cuba’s south coast.

Trinidad, as a Havana brand, dates back to 1969 but for many years, like Cohiba, it was made only as gifts to foreign diplomats. Not until 1998 was it released for general sale and then only in small quantities.

At the start there was only the one size of  Fundadores before more were added through the years (In 2003 three more sizes: Reyes, Coloniales and Robusto Extra and then in 2009 the Robusto T - In 2011 Habanos S.A. announced the withdrawal of Robusto Extras and Robusto Ts from regular production). In 2009 Trinidad’s livery and its cigar band were updated to recognise the prestige that the brand commanded. 

For several years Trinidad was made at El Laguito, the Cohiba factory, where its uniquely fragrant and aromatic, medium flavoured blend of filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region was developed.

By the end of 2004 demand for Trinidad had outstripped the production capacity at El Laguito and it was decided that the manufacture of all the brand’s sizes should be transferred to Pinar del Rio City. It is here that Trinidad is made today close to the famous Vuelta Abajo plantations.

All sizes are ‘Tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally hand made vitolas

TRINIDAD ROBUSTO EXTRA

Originally introduced in 2004, the vitola was available for the next eight years before taking an early retirement. However, this relatively brief appearance proved ample time to leave a lasting impression on those cigar enthusiasts who had discovered this remarkable cigar.

Some twenty years later In 2024, in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Trinidad brand, Habanos S.A. reintroduced the vitola, offering devotees the opportunity to enjoy it once again as part of a three-day Habanos World Days festival held in London.

The Robusto Extra is medium bodied and shares all the classic, accessible and aromatic charm of its predecessor. With the measurements of a Doble , 6 1/8” (155 mm) x 50 ring gauge, but with the addition of a pigtail cap which is a signature of the Trinidad brand, this cigar is made entirely by hand with select leaves from the renown Vuelta Abajo zone.

Initially reintroduced in presentation gift boxes containing 3 cigars, the Trinidad Robusto Extra is now available in lacquered boxes of 12.

This style of presentation moves the brand away for the first time from the traditional semi-boîte nature boxes for which the brand has become renowned. The cigars in the new 12 box remain dressed with three bands, including one celebrating the brand’s 55 anniversary.

A perfect burn and outstanding aroma. Mainly woody with a honeyed sweetness, but earth, coffee, spices and some fruit can also be clearly identified. A great cigar for any occasion.

Reviewed by Rick Woodbridge (February 2004)

The Trinidad Fundadore has always been one of my favourite cigars and when I saw that new sizes were to be released, I jumped at the chance to try what I thought would be the best of the best….the Trinidad Robusto Extra.

The day after receiving my 3-pak from Mo, I lit one up on the drive into the office (a 1 hour commute). I find that I taste more in a cigar when I smoke in the early morning and it’s the first cigar of the day.

I can only describe the appearance of this cigar as promising elegance. Perfectly rolled with a silky wrapper, not an unwanted vein or bump in sight, it makes the mouth water with expectation. The aroma of the unlit tobacco is the most unique I’ve sensed in a Cuban. The tell-tale barnyard essence one expects from a well-aged Cuban cigar is evident but subdued, while a faint hint of citrus promises more from an already rich label.

I cut and performed a pre-light draw and wondered if the Fuentes hadn’t been commissioned to roll this cigar. In short, absolutely perfect draw. The light was even and the burn even and tempered. The first draw was full and voluminous, every note a classic Cuban but with something new, different. The body was medium and perfectly balanced, as in no bitterness on the finish, with the slightest essence of orange peel. There, along side of the citrus was lightly roasted coffee and honey. Not one flavor was withholding the other, each complimentary. It had the taste of maturity, the perfect blending of each element. Every full draw was like a rich dessert, driving me to take just one more bite. I horded and savored each draw as if the precious last one. The ash was classic charcoal grey and tight, and with the exception of one midway touch-up with the lighter, was picture perfect even down to the last ¼ inch that I could hold.

I still had 1/3 of the cigar left after my 1 hour commute and saved it for the drive home. Even after going cold and resting for 9 hours, the relight was perfect, the flavor even richer and my singed fingers can attest to the fact that if I didn’t know better, I would’ve eaten the butt that I could no longer hold for the heat.

Finally, the finish lasted for an hour, honey drenched citrus and coffee. Now, to find a way to mortgage the house for a ready supply of this vitola. Mmmmm…mmmmm…good!.

Trinidad’s. Written OK,but when the reviewer said that it had “barnyard smellings” it turned me off. I do enjoy Cohibas and tend to find that the young ones have a very pronounced “grassy” taste. To me he turned someone off from trying one of these enjoyable sticks.

Score 5/10
Reviewed by FBCoacho

I like the overall review of the cigar, and a long drive is a great time for cigar smoking. What I don't like is the comparison to a Fuente product, which was implying that the cubans cant roll their cigars well. We also know that after a long time between relights a cigar is not going to taste that great. Sounds like a sales pitch to me.....

Score: 8/10
Reviewed by ChrisECheck

A hard to follow review of a cigar that should be enjoyed sitting somewhere besides in a car, for such a luxurious cigar a lot of time should be spent on focusing time and attention on the cigar. To ad insult to the fine Cuban rollers, the name Fuentes is brought up as if a Cuban could never roll such a well made cigar. The review could have been describing one of the many Cuban cigar lines.

Score 7/10
Reviewed by Ted Hood

OVERALL SCORE: 20/30