Cromagnon Cigar from Roma Craft Tobac

There is an array of amazing Connecticut Broadleaf wrapped cigars in the industry. Some of them are personal favorites, not least of which is Roma Craft Tobac’s Cromagnon. At first glance, it looks like an intimidating cigar. The oily, toothy sheen that covers the cigar is stunning and nearly black. Most Maduro cigars in the American market are associated with strength, and I say most, not all. The darker the cigar means the stronger the cigar. While this rule seems common, it’s not always true. I will further say, the stronger the cigar, more often than not, has less of a balance to it. With this stated, the Cromagnon shines in the category of dark, Maduro. It has strength but is not overwhelming, and it has power while being very well balanced.

Roma Craft is known for richer, stronger, complex cigars with intentional transitions through the thirds. The Cromagnon Cranium (Toro) is no exception. The composition is a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Cameroon binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. What does this mean? Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco typically has a pepper element, cocoa, and coffee bean with a smooth creaminess. Cameroon is naturally sweet, with tones of cedar and earth. And Nicaraguan fillers? That can vary from sweet to spice to earth and back to spice. Put these all together and you get the wonderfully blended Cromagnon.

The Cranium is a 6×54 toro. The blend is fantastic. If you are one for Connecticut Broadleaf, I would say it’s worth trying.