Ring Gauge: 53
Diameter: 21.03 mm
Length: 145 mm
Strength: Medium to Full
Duration: 45 - 60 mins
Aroma: Creamy
Vitola: Robusto Extra
Description
The Esmeralda was the last to arrive, hitting Swiss retailers in December 2019. It’s notable for not only being a fairly thick cigar, but also for offering a new vitola to the Habanos S.A. portfolio, one known as the Dinoras. In keeping with the Trinidad marca’s general packaging format, the regular production sizes are all released in 12-count boxes, with the cigars arranged in two rows of six.
Taste Note
The first puff of the Trinidad Esmerelda starts with a good amount of toasty pepper, but it quickly backs off from thoughts of a big, pepper-laden start. There’s a creamy texture to the smoke, even if I’m not getting much in the way of the corresponding flavor. It’s a bit dense out of the gate, save for some mild but noticeable pepper on the retrohale, which is where I also find a bit of orange rind.