Bond Roberts 109
- Country of Produce: Honduras
- Cigar Size: Double Robusto
- Length: 184mm (7¼″)
- Ring Gauge: 50
- Body: Medium
The Bond Roberts 109 is a cigar of presence, elegance and restraint — a beautifully executed double robusto that rewards slow, attentive smoking. Measuring an impressive 7¼ x 50, it is flawless in presentation, with excellent construction and a balance that immediately signals maturity and intent.
The draw offers just a touch of resistance, setting the tone for a composed, deliberate experience. On the cold draw, notes of leather, chocolate and coffee emerge cleanly, with no trace of youth — a clear indication of well-aged tobacco, even though the cigar itself has been rolled more recently.
Once lit, the profile opens creamy and leathery, supported by coffee, a subtle sweetness and a gentle touch of spice. Very quickly, the cigar settles into a savoury-forward character, driven by sourdough bread and espresso notes. At this stage, the comparison to a classic Lusitania-style profile becomes clear — rich, structured and decidedly more savoury than sweet. Importantly, this balance holds true throughout the smoke.
In the second third, the flavours deepen further. The sourdough and leather become richer and more layered, while a light salinity appears on the front of the palate. Beneath it all, an undercurrent of semi-sweet chocolate continues to anchor the profile, reminiscent of the chocolate-and-salt interplay found in classic Montecristo expressions.
The retrohale is particularly satisfying, with aroma, flavour and smoke texture working seamlessly together. When the burn line aroma, foot aroma, retrohale and draw align this cohesively, the experience becomes immersive rather than merely flavourful – and the Bond Roberts 109 excels in this regard.
Smoke production is generous and controlled, building steadily without becoming overwhelming. In the final third, the chocolate recedes, allowing the savoury twang and leathery depth to take centre stage, delivering a confident, rewarding finish that feels perfectly judged for a cigar of this size.
With a smoking time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, the Bond Roberts 109 is a cigar for experienced and aspiring palates – elegant, savoury and deeply satisfying from start to finish.