My Father No. 1 Robusto

Pulled one of these out last night after a long week—the draw was perfect, not too tight, and the smoke had that rich, earthy character that makes a medium-to-full body feel just right. Burned evenly down to the nub without needing a relight.

The burn was razor-sharp from foot to nub, and that medium-to-full strength hit the sweet spot for an after-dinner smoke. Construction felt solid in the hand, and it stayed cool right down to the final third.

The draw had just the right amount of resistance, and the Nicaraguan tobacco delivered a smooth, earthy flavor all the way through. I lit it up after dinner and it lasted a solid hour without needing a relight. Exactly what I hoped for from a medium-to-full smoke.