Cigar Reveal #256

RoMa Craft
CroMagnon Aquitaine

CroMagnon Aquitaine
Anatomy

  • Nicaragua

  • Cameroon

  • Ecuador (Habano)

CroMagnon Aquitaine
Flavor Notes

First Third

Mixed Nuts

Bitter Espresso

Leather

Mixed Nuts

Bitter Espresso

Leather

Second Third

Black Cherry

Oak

Honey

Black Cherry

Oak

Honey

Final Third

Strong Coffee

Leather

Black Tea

Strong Coffee

Leather

Black Tea

Reviews + Notes

Halfwheel

CroMagnon is the brand that built the company, the Intemperance brands are the ones that the greatest number of people can smoke, Neanderthal is the one for the hardcore nicotine-lovers, Baka is the new one, and Wunder|Lust is the one you can’t otherwise buy in America. Aquitaine is also not the  one that I would choose to smoke if it wasn't for diversity in the cigars we review. It’s not that it’s a bad cigar—the score next to this review will show it’s quite good—but I’d almost always rather smoke a CroMagnon or an Intemperance. The Aquitaine Gran Perfecto didn’t change my mind on this, but it’s a reminder that top to bottom there are few companies that have a portfolio quite like RoMa Craft Tobac. Score: 90 points

Kohnhed

The last third begins. This is the sweet spot. And the blend becomes very complex. I recommend this cigar for the experienced smoker. It is a strong cigar with a lot of flavor. Because there are so many flavors, a good palate is required. I’m sure that everyone will have their own experience with the myriad of flavors.

Stogie Guys

Into the midway point, some of the spice dissipates and a creamy nuttiness becomes prevalent. But espresso and pepper are still at the core, and I don't think the body ever meanders into the medium spectrum. All the while the combustion qualities are nearly perfect: a straight burn that only requires a light touch-up here and there, a solid ash, smooth draw, and good smoke production. Score: 4.5 out of 5