The Cavalier Geneve Black II Series cigars were originally made for the American market and are slightly stronger in strength than the Cavalier Geneve White Series.
The blend consists of a Mexican San Andrés wrapper Mexico over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The Robusto is packaged in 20-ct boxes.
The cigar is well made, with a Maduro wrapper leaf that is slightly rough to the touch. The cigar is box-pressed. Like every product of the brand, there is a golden diamond; in the case of the Black Series, the cigars are dressed in an additional black band.
- Country of Origin: Honduras
- Size: 50 x 127 mm (6.25″)
- Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $9.3 – € 9.5
Cavalier Genève Black Series II Robusto: the cold draw reveals scents of barnyard and earth. The opening brings notes of earth and coffee beans to the palate.
The first third confirms the notes of earth and coffee beans, now joined by spicy aromas, with white pepper standing out. Some piquant nuances are perceptible in the background, together with some vegetal notes. The strength is medium (3/5).
The spicy component becomes more pronounced in the central section, with intense notes of hot spices. The earth and the vegetal aromas are still present, while the roasted coffee beans take over in the background. The strength grows, reaching a medium-full level (3.5/5).
In the last third, the flavor profile doesn’t change. Also, the strength is confirmed (3.5/5).
Overall, The Cavalier Black Series II Robusto delivers an ample flavor profile with a decent number of aromas. The evolution is linear, but the intensity is good, as well as the finish.