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The Black Works Studio Rorschach Sumatra is a 4 1/2 x 48 short robusto with a Sumatra wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and filler, made at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí. Black Label describes it as a lighter take on the original Rorschach, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Black Works Studio Rorschach Sumatra is a 4 1/2 x 48 short robusto that puts a Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan habano binder and Nicaraguan filler. It is made at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, where Black Label Trading Co. creator James Brown is a partner, per halfwheel.
What It Tastes Like
We found no independent critic review of this version, so the flavor notes come from the maker. In its release announcement, covered by Cigar Coop and Blind Man’s Puff in March 2023 and by halfwheel, Black Label said it runs lighter than the original Rorschach and lets Jalapa tobacco lead, with cedar, cinnamon and gentle pepper that fade into a lingering, creamy close.
Who It’s For
- Rorschach smokers who want to taste what a Sumatra leaf does to the house blend.
- Anyone with a short break who still wants a 48 ring.
- Black Works Studio newcomers curious about the version its maker calls lighter.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Compact 4 1/2-inch length suits a shorter sitting
- halfwheel reported it joined the company’s core lineup
Cons
- No independent critic score yet for this exact blend
- Strength descriptions vary from source to source
About the Rorschach
halfwheel counted the first Rorschach, a 5 x 38 under Ecuadorian habano, among Black Works Studio’s opening trio in December 2015. In 2022 Cigar Coop quoted Brown saying it began as the factory’s house smoke, blended from all of its filler tobaccos.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Black Works Studio Rorschach Short Robusto: the original blend under Ecuadorian habano (Cigar Coop, 2022), listed at 4 1/2 x 48 by JR Cigars.
- Black Works Studio The Boondock Corona Larga: a 6 1/4 x 46 under Pennsylvania broadleaf, per Cigar Coop (2026).
- Black Works Studio The Five Temples Hornet Pennsylvania Broadleaf: a 5 x 54 pyramid on a Honduran habano binder, per Cigar Journal (October 2025).
Black Works Studio Rorschach Sumatra FAQ
How strong is the Black Works Studio Rorschach Sumatra?
Sources differ, and we found no independent reviewer who rated its strength. Our listing shows full, while Black Label described the Sumatra as lighter than the original Rorschach (Cigar Coop and Blind Man’s Puff, March 2023), and the retailer listings we checked say medium-plus (Luxury Cigar Club) or medium-full (CigarsDirect).
How is the Rorschach Sumatra different from the original Rorschach?
Mainly the wrapper. The original Short Robusto is covered in Ecuadorian habano, per Cigar Coop, while this version uses Sumatra. Both sit on Nicaraguan binder and filler.
What size is the Rorschach Sumatra?
It launched in one size, a 4 1/2 x 48 short robusto, according to Cigar Coop and Blind Man’s Puff (March 2023). We sell it by the stick.
Has a critic scored the Rorschach Sumatra?
Not that we could find as of October 2026. Scores we located cover other Rorschach blends and sizes.
Find more Rorschach and Boondock cigars on our Black Works Studio cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Full |
| Wrapper | Sumatra |
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Length | 4 1/2'' |
| Gauge | 48 |
