Quick Smoke: Calibre 58 Rosado Robusto

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

This stubby, Nub-esque cigar was released by Miami Cigar & Co. last Summer. The Nicaraguan puro is 4 inches long with a 58 ring gauge, and according to reports it was originally a house blend for the company. The wrapper is a bit splotchy, but the cigar is extremely firm and well-constructed. It starts out creamy, nutty, and cedary, almost completely lacking the spice I would expect from an all-Nicaraguan smoke. Around the midway point the flavors shift as the cigar becomes more full-bodied with cocoa and earth notes. Ultimately, I can’t say I disliked the Calibre 58, but this particular stick struck me as slightly uninspired.

Verdict = Hold.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys