Elvis Presley Collector Cigar Box, 1998 Handmade In Dominican Republic

Elvis Presley ''Robusto'' Collector Cigar Box, 1998, Imported By Memphis Specialty Cigars L.L.C, Superior Handmade, In Dominican Republic.

Back in those days, it was very common for people to smoke. From the '50s through the '70s, Elvis was just like the rest concerning smoking. He did smoke cigarettes and cigars, and he often paid the photographers who caught him smoking, for their film because he struggled to be a good role model. He enjoyed cigars. Did it hurt his health...I think very much so, as through the years you could hear Elvis coughing a lot, in recordings and even in some interviews he had that smoker cough which does lead to heart disease and his family's background health has heart problems, attacks, death on both sides of His family.

An extremely popular cigar size (most notably in America), the Robusto is a short, stocky cigar with a length of 5” and a fairly chunky ring gauge of 50. Sometimes described as a “short Churchill size,” it’s easy to hold. It looks great too because the cigar ring gauge corresponds to the diameter of a cigar. 

However, some Robustos break tradition, stretching to 5.5” in length and thicknesses as high as 54 or 56. Nearly every premium cigarmaker has a Robusto in their portfolio, but how much smoking time will it give you once you’ve put flame to foot? Let’s find out.

Robusto cigars are small enough to be enjoyed within 45 to 50 minutes. They burn cooler and slower than a Corona cigar but are still large enough for a complex flavour profile to develop as you take slow and deliberate draws. The generous smoking time gives you a chance, to indulge, and taste the different flavours. Don’t turn to a Robusto, in those moments when you’re short on time. Robusto is the Spanish word for “strong.” They tend to have more body and strength because the ratio, of filler to the wrapper, is far greater. A Robusto cigar rolled tightly with some of the best-tasting tobaccos will provide a full-flavoured smoke that’s perfect, after a meal or as your primary cigar choice. While they are renowned for their strong, full-bodied flavour, the strength of your Robusto will vary depending on the blend. 

Item Code - MEMSOU1E4033GRR

Width: 10 1/2"  Height: 1 3/4''  Depth: 5 1/2''  Item Weight: 216.0 g  Item with Packaging: 275.0 g