The Roma Craft Cromagnon line was first released back in 2011 with the core line consisting of five sizes, which included the Knuckle dragger. Ever since then, the Cromagnon line, and most of the Roma Craft portfolio for that matter, has always sold out pretty quickly, so it is no surprise that most retailers have them on backorder.
This Short Robusto is dressed in an oily and dark Maduro shaded Broadleaf wrapper that hails from Connecticut, USA. Construction is generous, with the cigar almost having no give.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 52 x 112 mm (4″)
- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder: Cameroon
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $8.5 – € 7
Roma Craft Cromagnon Knuckle Dragger: the cold draw bring notes of molasses and spice to the palate. Once the foot of the cigar is lit, it opens with an explosion of spices, mainly black pepper.
The first third has the pepper note in center stage, joined by leather, earth, and molasses. Strength is immediately medium-full (4/5).
In the second third, the black pepper remains the main flavor, backed by leather and earth. There is also some smokey wood coming through. Strength increases to a full body (5/5).
The final third is a long continuation of the second third. Towards the end, the black pepper turns to hot spices. Strength is still going full throttle.
Overall, the Roma Craft Cromagnon Knuckle Dragger is not a smoke for the faint of heart. The cigar is full-bodied in flavor and strength, but sometimes the balance is on the razors edge, and the strength covers the profile. To get the most out of the flavors, it is recommended to smoke it slower than usual.