Earlier this year, Aganorsa Leaf brought Supreme Leaf International to the U.S. market for a special one-time offering. Previously available only through select retailers outside the United States, the Supreme Leaf International Robusto features a blend crafted entirely from Nicaraguan tobaccos and finished with a Corojo 99 wrapper. Only 1,000 boxes of each size were allocated to the American market.
The Supreme Leaf International Robusto features a rich, milk chocolate-brown wrapper with a slightly rustic appearance and a subtle oily sheen. Minimal visible veins, tight seams, and a firmly packed body reflect solid construction.
The cigar opens with a punch of pepper, wood, and earthy notes, complemented by leather and a subtle sweetness. Toasted rye, roasted peanuts, and hints of cayenne and white pepper create a distinctly savory profile. Cinnamon, smoked paprika, and touches of citrus and dried fruit add complexity, while faint chocolate and coffee notes emerge alongside a rich, nutty aroma.
The pepper softens as the cigar develops a deeper savory character, introducing grilled meat, toasted nuts, oak, and leather. Cinnamon remains present, while chocolate and coffee become more pronounced alongside a subtle bread-like sweetness. Cedar, mild baking spice, and a touch of licorice round out the profile, with earthy undertones and a lingering umami quality.
Wood remains dominant as the cigar transitions into bolder notes of leather, earth, and charred oak. The earlier baking spices fade, giving way to a musty earthiness accompanied by hay, tea, and subtle herbal notes. Pepper continues to mellow, while a touch of lingering sweetness balances the increasingly dry, woody finish.
The Aganorsa Supreme Leaf International Robusto delivers a flavorful, well-balanced smoking experience with a distinctive savory profile and plenty of transitions. An initially bold opening gradually mellows, allowing the cigar’s complexity to shine. Outstanding construction, an excellent draw, a consistent burn, and a firm ash complement the experience, with smoke production increasing as the cigar progresses. An approachable yet richly layered cigar that impressed the STARS reviewers with its flavor and performance.
Overall Score: 90.62 out of 100
Overall Strength Score: 5.59 out of 10
This blind cigar review (Cigar #38-C) was scored by a panel of cigar enthusiasts, including: LKOUTS, Mike Cokeley, Nick Miller –Cigar Pulpit, Munch, AustinDan, Dwight Jones, Hawkeye, Raymond Forslund, Vito T, Nick B, Bradly Payne, Jon Lathrop, & Nick Apostle
