It's almost hard to believe that just 30 years ago, the word 'Robusto' didn't exist in the world of cigars. However, today it remains one of the most appreciated formats on the market. At that time, the most smoked formats were the Lonsdale and Corona sizes. In 1989, Cohiba decided to innovate and launch new formats, introducing the Spléndido, Exquisito and Robusto; not realizing that Robusto would become a cult favorite. However, this does not mean that the Robusto did not exist previously. The Partagás Serie D No. 4 is said to have made its debut in the 1930s, while the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 and the Ramón Allones Specially Selected date back to the 1950s and 1960s, although they were not as well known.

The Robusto is an 'even' format, meaning it is straight. The creation of Monte Cristo is believed to have brought about the popularity of even sizes, as before this, figurative (or conical) shapes were the most widely recognized. While the double crown is known as a standout and the torpedo as a pyramid, it was the first time that a Galera vitola became a successful output vitola, that is, the name of the factory was used for the format.

Robusto cigars come in many shapes and sizes, offering a variety of options for cigar smokers. Whether you prefer thinner cigars like the Panatela format or thicker cigars like the Gordito, the cigar market has it all. One of the most classic sizes is the 'Robusto' format, short and thick; It remains an essential cigar for many fans around the world.