The Explorer is the debut release from the ADVentura brand, which narrates the fictional tale of two 15th-century explorers on a quest to uncover “the unknown pleasures of the world.” The ADVentura The Explorer Robusto Grande is meticulously handcrafted at the renowned Tabacalera William Ventura factory in the Dominican Republic.
This medium-strength Robusto offers delightful notes of spice, chocolate, and sweetness. It features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with a filler blend of Dominican and Ecuadorian leaves that have been aged 5 to 7 years.
Today we explore the ADVentura The Explorer Robusto Grande to discover its smoking experience. If you want to try this cigar yourself, it is our cigar of the month for June, so be sure to enjoy it with our June discount!
About ADVentura The Explorer Robusto Grande
Owner: Marcel Knobel
Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Mexican Habano
Binder: Ecuador Sumatra
Filler: Dominican Republic / Ecuador
Strength: Medium
Size: Robusto (5″ x 54)
Reviewed by: Ross from the Windsor shop
The Beginning
The Explorer begins with wood, earth, subtle coffee and sweetness, leaning towards caramel.
The Middle
During the second third, the flavour profile remains steady, as does the retrohale.
The End
The cigar finishes with an earthiness to it, but there is still a sweet profile.
Burn & Draw
Burns like an arrow with no touch-up needed. Effortless draw and ample smoke output. Perfection.
Overall
The ADVentura The Explorer Robusto is all about balance. A fantastic mix of flavours that all work really well together. The construction of the cigar is quality as is the blend of tobacco.
Ross Rating: 9/10
What alcoholic drink would I pair the ADVentura The Explorer Robusto with?
The ADVentura The Explorer Robusto will pair fantastically with the Cu Bocan Creation 6 Rum & Raisin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
The sixth release in Cu Bocan’s Creation series matures lightly peated malt in ex-Pedro Ximenez and ex-Jamaican rum casks. The sixth Creation marries Pedro Ximénez casks and Jamaican rum casks with Tomatin smoky spirit resulting in flavours of toasted Jamaica ginger cake, bonfire toffee, spiced plum jam, Amaretto cherries and Daim bar.
What soft drink would I pair the ADVentura The Explorer Robusto with?
The clean pure bite of Sprite is all you need to bring out the very best of this cigar.
Would I smoke the ADVentura The Explorer Robusto again?
From the very first time I smoked this cigar, I just knew it was fantastic. I would happily smoke the ADVentura The Explorer Robusto Grande over and over again.
