Description

The El Septimo Spain Rioja Robusto epitomises opulent indulgence from the Culinary Arts Collection, handcrafted with five-year-aged tobacco barrels steeped in renowned Spanish Rioja wine. Measuring precisely 5 inches by a commanding 54 ring gauge, this full-bodied Robusto vitola unveils a shimmering Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 binder, embracing elite Dominican, Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan, and Brazilian long-fillers for symphonic depth. Ignition unleashes a flawless draw and razor-sharp burn across its majestic 60-minute odyssey. The first third bursts with vibrant berry compote and ripe plum, laced with oaky vanilla and subtle herbaceous whispers. Midway, polished leather emerges alongside bold spice, dark chocolate, creamy nougat, and vinous elegance, yielding voluminous smoke with a tantalising retrohale. The finale crescendos with refined pepper, lingering caramelised fruit, and aristocratic tobacco nectar through aromatic clouds crowned by an unyielding silvery ash cone. This Rioja masterpiece demands precise humidor storage at 65–70% humidity. Ideal for sumptuous evenings with vintage Rioja, tawny port, or single-origin espresso, it masterfully fuses puissance, sophistication, and vinous nuance for the most discerning connoisseurs. A pinnacle of El Septimo’s artistry, the Robusto delivers transcendent layers with every deliberate draw.