Bahia Blue Robusto

With its smooth Corojo wrapper, the Bahia Blue doesn’t need dressing up but its bright blue band with its distinctive silver script does add yet another elegant dimension to this medium-bodied handmade from Nicaragua. The blend consists of Nicaraguan long-fillers grown in Esteli, Jalapa, and Leon and aged five to six years. After rolling, each is aged in cedar for another 180 days. The result is a smoke that’s somewhat mild but flavorful. Expect a rich and toasty profile with a sweet, cedary core, notes of coffee and cream and a crisp, lingering finish. Panelists found the Bahia burned evenly all the way through. Check out our reorder prices on this baby—it could become your favorite everyday smoke. A very hoppy, west-coast style India Pale Ale would complement the Bahia Blue nicely.