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The J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Doble Robusto is a 5 1/2 x 56 cigar hand-rolled at J.C. Newman’s El Reloj factory in Tampa, with an Ecuadorian Havana Rosado wrapper and, per J.C. Newman, a pigtail cap. halfwheel scored it 91 points, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Doble Robusto is a 5 1/2 x 56 double robusto with an Ecuadorian Havana Rosado wrapper over an undisclosed binder and filler that J.C. Newman traces to three continents. It is the shortest size in the Angel Cuesta line; J.C. Newman lists a pigtail cap for every size, though halfwheel described its samples’ cap as twisted.
What It Tastes Like
halfwheel scored the Doble Robusto 91 points after smoking three samples. Earth, cedar, cocoa and leather open it, giving way to nuts and toast, then bready, creamy notes over pepper, and finally a crisp, chip-like close brightened by a touch of orange. The reviewer rated strength medium-full early and full by the end, with an average smoking time of roughly two and a half hours.
Who It’s For
- Thick-ring fans who want a 56 gauge without the length of a toro.
- Cuesta-Rey smokers who want to try the revived sister label from the same company.
- Patient smokers who can give a robusto a long, unhurried session.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 91 points from halfwheel
- Hand-rolled in Ybor City and finished with a covered foot
Cons
- All three halfwheel samples needed burn touch-ups, and one drew tight
- Stronger in that review than its medium billing suggests
About Angel Cuesta
Angel LaMadrid Cuesta, a Cuesta-Rey co-founder, introduced the Angel Cuesta brand in the early 20th century, and J.C. Newman acquired Cuesta-Rey in 1958. The company announced its return in July 2022 and shipped it in April 2023. J.C. Newman’s launch announcement said each box carries part of a 1948 essay in which Cuesta argued that Tampa led the world in fine cigars.
Pairing and Storage
Going by J.C. Newman’s medium rating, our cigar pairing guide points to bourbon or espresso; if it smokes as full for you as it did for halfwheel, try an aged rum.
Compare Similar Cigars
- J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Toro: the same Havana Rosado blend in a longer 52-ring toro, scored 89 by Cigar Coop in January 2024.
- J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Salamones: the line’s double-tapered 7 1/4 x 57 size.
- Yagua Robusto: a J.C. Newman 5 x 56 under Connecticut broadleaf with Nicaraguan binder and filler.
J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Doble Robusto FAQ
How strong is the J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Doble Robusto?
Reports vary. J.C. Newman calls the blend medium-bodied, but halfwheel’s reviewer found this size medium-full rising to full.
What size is the Angel Cuesta Doble Robusto?
J.C. Newman lists it at 5 1/2 x 56, making it the compact member of the trio.
Where is the Angel Cuesta Doble Robusto made?
In Tampa’s Ybor City, by hand in The American Room of J.C. Newman’s El Reloj factory; at launch, halfwheel reported a two-person team rolling the line.
What is in the Angel Cuesta blend?
J.C. Newman reveals only the wrapper, an Ecuadorian Havana Rosado leaf, and describes the rest simply as aged leaf grown on three continents.
Explore more cigars from the Newman family’s company on our J.C. Newman Cigar Company page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Strength | Medium |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Havana Rosado |
| Binder | Undisclosed |
| Filler | Undisclosed |
| Length | 5 1/2'' |
| Gauge | 56 |
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