Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva Robusto

📌 Brand: Aladino
📌 Line: 85th Anniversary
📌 Size: Robusto (5" × 50)
📌 Weight: 11 g
📌 Age: 1 year
📌 Origin: Honduras

Tasting Notes

• Sweet Cedar – Classic Corojo character

• Cream – Smooth and rounded texture

• Red Pepper – Warm, lively spice

• Toasted Nuts – Soft almond-like finish

First Impressions

The cigar shows a beautiful Honduran wrapper with a silky texture and excellent presentation. Construction feels firm and well packed. Pre-light aroma reveals cedar, cream, and light spice. Cold draw is balanced and slightly sweet.

Smoking Experience

• First Third – Opens smooth with sweet cedar and cream leading. Smoke output is steady and balanced.

• Second Third – Red pepper and nutty notes develop nicely, giving the cigar warmth and character.

• Final Third – Flavors remain pleasant and balanced, though slight bitterness appears at moments, interrupting an otherwise smooth finish.

Pairings

• Alcohol – Hampden Estate 8 Year Jamaican Rum - Funky tropical fruit and oak spice complement the cigar’s Corojo sweetness and help balance occasional bitterness.

• Tea – Chinese Yunnan Dian Hong Black Tea - Malty sweetness and smooth texture round off sharp edges and enhance the cigar’s cedar profile.

Music Pairing

“The Thrill Is Gone” – B.B. King
Smooth and expressive, reflecting the cigar’s refined character.

Final Thoughts

Aladino 85th Robusto delivers great sweetness, creaminess, and warm spice with a smooth and refined character. Occasional bitterness slightly interrupts the balance but does little to diminish the overall enjoyment.

Final Score: 8/10
Why not a 10?
Moments of bitterness break the otherwise smooth and balanced flavor profile.

Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10.