Quick Smoke: El Baton Robusto

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

What’s most obvious about this cigar is what it isn’t. It isn’t like the typical J.C. Newman. The typical Newman stick is rolled by Arturo Fuente, fairly mild, refined, and has a price tag on the higher end. Introduced late last year, El Baton is peppery, a little rough, rolled in Nicaragua with all Nicaraguan tobaccos, and retails for $5.50. The Robusto (5 x 54) packs a hefty, balanced punch. While it isn’t particularly complex, you’ll likely pick up several different flavors, espeically from the corojo wrapper. This is a good bet if you enjoy medium- to full-strength cigars.

Verdict = Buy.

–George E