Esteban Carrera Cashmere Robusto

The Esteban Carreras Cashmere Robusto is a hand-rolled boutique cigar from Nicaragua that impresses with its velvety, mild flavour and classic Connecticut Shade character. It combines a high-quality Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler - a composition that offers both mild smoking pleasure and surprising depth. It is produced in the company's own Tabacalera Carreras in Estelí, which is known for its consistently high quality of workmanship.

Origin and format

The Robusto measures 127 mm with a ring gauge of 50 - a classic format for a balanced, not too long smoking experience. The blend of soft wrapper leaf and spicy but mild Nicaraguan filler makes the Cashmere ideal for cigar beginners and connoisseurs alike who are looking for creamy flavours with a light structure.

Appearance and finish

The wrapper leaf is light golden to straw-coloured, fine-veined and has a light, natural sheen. The cigar is round (parejo), evenly rolled and neatly finished. The elegant belly band in white and gold emphasises the gentle character of the series and visually emphasises restraint with style.

Flavour experience

Fine aromas of hay and sweet biscuits can already be detected when cold drawn. After lighting up, a creamy, smooth smoke develops with notes of vanilla, cream and light-coloured wood. The middle third brings almond, butter biscuit and a hint of white pepper. The strength remains mild to medium throughout, with subtle roasted flavours in the last third and a pleasant, unobtrusive sweetness in the finish.

Assessment and conclusion

The Cashmere Robusto is an excellently crafted, mild cigar with a fine interplay of flavours. It shows that Connecticut wrappers do not have to be flat, but can develop a great deal of elegance and flavour if processed correctly. Perfect for the morning or as a relaxed accompaniment to a coffee or light whisky.

Tasting report

Cigar exterior: Light golden, silky Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper, fine veins.
Cigars inside: Evenly rolled, round format, very good draw.
Smoke: Soft, creamy, medium to high smoke volume.
Flavour: Vanilla, cream, butter biscuit, almond, hay, light wood, white pepper.
Burn: Even burn, firm ash.