Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa Toro 6×50

Everybody loves tacos. Most love a good medium cigar. Who doesn’t like Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa? If you haven’t had this, it is time to introduce you to it. If there is a cigar that appeals to a wide range of palates, the Rojas Street Taco definitely comes to mind. Dubbed the ‘King of the Small Guage,’ Noel Rojas brings a magnificent balance of flavor and body to a medium strength cigar. When you have a smaller ring gauge, that wrapper leaf has more opportunity to wrap around the binder and filler leaves, giving a richer tasting experience. This is where Noel feels the most comfortable when he blends a cigar.

The Rojas Street Taco Barbacoa is released in three sizes: Toro 6×50, Robusto 5×50, and Corona 5.5×46. Wrapped in a darker Sumatra wrapper, some might categorize it as a Sumatra Maduro, over a Nicaraguan Binder, and fillers from Nicaragua, the Rojas Street Taco embodies a quintessential Nicaraguan profile. I appreciate when brands like Rojas present a box of their cigars in lower counts; the Barbacoa comes in a 16 count, allowing a more affordable rate for the bundle.

Flavor notes are deep and complex, with notes of pepper on the initial light-up and balanced with rustic wood and leather tones. A definite sweetness plays underneath a consistent savoriness. Cedar, fig, and burnt ends appear throughout the second and final thirds. I would suggest an easy cognac or brandy to pair with, or perhaps horchata to accent a bit of creaminess. The Rojas Street Taco Barbacoa has earned its place among the all time greats in the craft world of cigars.