Aladino Classic

JRE’s Aladino Classic – Review

The Aladino Classic is a deliberate throwback—an unapologetic nod to traditional Cuban-style cigars built around Corojo tobacco and restraint rather than excess. It doesn’t aim to overwhelm or reinvent; instead, it focuses on clarity, balance, and authenticity. This is a cigar designed for smokers who value nuance, construction, and lineage over sheer intensity.

Produced in Honduras at JRE Tobacco’s Fabrica de Puros Aladino, the Aladino Classic is built entirely from Honduran-grown Corojo tobacco, utilizing a Corojo wrapper over Corojo binder and fillers cultivated on the Eiroa family farms. Offered as a regular production cigar and priced accessibly within the premium tier, the Classic line is positioned as a pure expression of Corojo—clean, traditional, and intentionally restrained.

Pre-Light Experience

Appearance: Light-to-medium brown Corojo wrapper with a dry, silky texture and minimal oil. Seams are tight and refined, reflecting meticulous construction.
Aroma (Wrapper & Foot): Cedar, hay, toasted grain, and a soft natural sweetness characteristic of well-fermented Corojo.
Cold Draw: Slight resistance with flavors of dry wood, wheat toast, and a gentle white pepper tingle.

Flavor Breakdown

First Third:
The cigar opens clean and composed with cedar, fresh hay, and a light white pepper presence. A subtle citrus brightness—leaning more toward lemon peel than sweetness—briefly lifts the profile before settling back into the core Corojo character. The presentation is elegant and immediately balanced.

Second Third:
Toasted bread, warm cedar, and light nuttiness take center stage. A faint buttered toast note rounds the mid-palate, giving the cigar a softer, more cohesive mouthfeel without adding weight. Pepper remains restrained, serving as structure rather than spice.

Final Third:
The profile deepens slightly with dry earth and seasoned wood, while maintaining composure and clarity. The finish is clean, lightly drying, and free of bitterness, reinforcing the cigar’s disciplined construction.

Body & Strength

Body: Medium
Strength: Mild-Medium
Complexity: Moderate

The Aladino Classic emphasizes refinement over power. Flavor transitions are subtle but intentional, with an emphasis on texture and balance rather than escalation.

Construction & Burn

Burn: Razor-sharp and consistent from start to finish.
Draw: Ideal resistance, producing cool, controlled smoke.
Ash: Light gray, firm, and compact, holding impressively long.

Overall Impression

For smokers inclined toward Corojo-forward profiles, the Aladino Classic delivers exactly what it promises—purity, balance, and tradition executed at a high level. Its restraint may read as understated to those chasing boldness, but for a palate attuned to Corojo nuance, this cigar consistently overdelivers on precision and authenticity.

Pairing Suggestions

Black coffee, café con leche, light rum, or a dry lager. Particularly well-suited for morning or early afternoon smoking.

Final Score

Score: 90 / 100
Value Assessment: Excellent

A textbook Corojo cigar that rewards patience and palate sensitivity with balance, clarity, and timeless appeal.