Casa Turrent 1880 Claro Short Robusto

Worth knowing

The Turrent company means well - this format, for instance, is not that much shorter than a regular Robusto and provides about 45 - 55 minutes of enjoyment. Underneath the nice light-colored wrapper is a little Dominican and a lot of Mexican tobacco.

Aroma

A bit spicier and grittier than the larger formats, the short one comes across as expected, with more leather and cedar flavors as well as a touch of restrained sweetness. Still, everything is there that the blend, as light as it is aromatic, has to offer. Hints of exotic fruity notes blend harmoniously with the shaky smoky texture, the pleasant astringency on the palate at times reminiscent of tea, and the delicious, slightly toasty umami flavor of cornflakes. Rather light at the start, it reaches a just-medium strength in the final third and remains smooth on the palate throughout.