Shorter and punchier, the Platinum Robusto wastes no time getting to the good stuff, pushing cedar, toast, pepper, and leather right to the front of the palate. The Mexican San Andrés wrapper and Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian core give it more muscle than a classic Montecristo, but the smoke stays balanced and smooth from first light to final inch. It comes across like roasted coffee, dry cedar, and warm spice with just enough sweetness to round the corners.
