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The Java Red Robusto is a 5 1/2 x 50 Nicaraguan cigar from the Java line, flavored by Drew Estate and made only for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. The 2017 launch described cherry up front, then dark cocoa and coffee, and JR Cigar and Cigars International list it as medium; we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Java Red Robusto is a 5 1/2 x 50 cigar rolled by hand in Nicaragua for the Java line, which Drew Estate infuses and Rocky Patel Premium Cigars distributes. halfwheel’s launch report listed it as square-pressed. The blend is unpublished; retailers cite a Nicaraguan binder and filler with a maduro wrapper whose origin they list differently.
What It Tastes Like
JR Cigar describes the Nicaraguan long filler as coffee-infused. In halfwheel’s review of this Robusto, the cherry showed most clearly before lighting; once lit, the reviewer mostly got sugary sweetness, chocolate, wood and black pepper, with toast building late and strength touching medium-full near the midpoint.
Who It’s For
- Flavored-cigar fans who want fruit in the lead rather than straight mocha.
- Java Maduro smokers curious about the cherry version in the same 5 1/2 x 50 size.
- Smokers with about ninety minutes, roughly halfwheel’s smoking time.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Drew Estate does the flavoring, and the cigar is made only for Rocky Patel
- Cherry, cocoa and coffee profile, per the 2017 announcement
- Medium strength, per JR Cigar and Cigars International
Cons
- All of halfwheel’s samples needed burn touch-ups
- halfwheel’s reviewer lost the cherry once it was lit and found the second half flat
- The tobacco blend is not disclosed
About Java Red
Cigar Coop reported on June 27, 2017 that Java Red would join Java Maduro, Java Latte and Java Mint as the fourth Java blend, with a cherry, dark cocoa and coffee profile. halfwheel names La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate as the factory.
Pairing and Storage
halfwheel’s launch report listed a Negroni, Manhattan, amaro, tawny port or dark chocolate as suggested pairings for Java Red. For other drinks suited to a medium cigar, browse our cigar pairing guide.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Java Red Toro: the same cherry blend, half an inch longer, per Rocky Patel.
- Java Maduro Robusto: the mocha-infused Java blend at 5 1/2 x 50, per Cigars International.
- Java Mint Robusto: mocha, coffee, vanilla and mint at 5 1/2 x 50, per Cigars International.
Java Red Robusto FAQ
Who makes the Java Red Robusto?
Rocky Patel’s website says it is made by hand in Nicaragua, flavored by Drew Estate and sold only through Rocky Patel Premium Cigars; halfwheel names La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate as the factory.
What does Java Red taste like?
The 2017 launch announcement promised cherry first, then dark cocoa and coffee. halfwheel’s reviewer smelled strong cherry before lighting but mostly tasted sugary sweetness, chocolate, wood and pepper once lit.
How strong is the Java Red Robusto?
Both JR Cigar and Cigars International call it medium; halfwheel’s reviewer found it briefly reached medium-full mid-smoke.
How is Java Red different from Java Maduro?
Cigars International describes Java Maduro as mocha-infused; Java Red puts cherry in front of the cocoa and coffee.
The company behind this cherry infusion has more on our Drew Estate brand page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Brazilian Mata Fina |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Length | 5 1/2" |
| Gauge | 50 |
