Freud AlterEgo Robusto

The Freud AlterEgo Robusto opens with a sophisticated medium-to-full-bodied profile, presenting an immediate fusion of sweet cedar, dark cocoa, and espresso crema accented by a subtle dried fruit note that lends depth. The retrohale enhances the opening with black pepper, cinnamon, and a touch of clove, creating a warm, layered spice that complements the richness. As the second third unfolds, flavors of leather, roasted almond, and molasses emerge, accompanied by a silky creaminess that smooths the edges of the spice. The final third crescendos with concentrated coffee bean, charred oak, and bittersweet chocolate, leaving a long, elegant finish balanced between sweetness and spice.

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The Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper, satiny with a light oil sheen, is expertly applied over a Dominican binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, delivering both structure and complexity. The draw is flawless, offering just enough resistance for optimal flavor delivery while producing dense, aromatic smoke. The burn line stays sharp and even, requiring no touch-ups, and the ash forms firm, silver-gray stacks that cling impressively.

The ideal whisky pairing for the Freud AlterEgo Robusto is GlenDronach 18 Allardice, whose sherried depth of fig, cocoa, and spiced oak mirrors the cigar’s chocolate and coffee-forward profile while amplifying its natural sweetness.

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This cigar has excellent aging potential over 7–10 years, allowing the spice to mellow, the sweetness to deepen, and the overall profile to integrate into a smoother, more harmonious expression.

A meticulously crafted and flavor-rich smoke, the Freud AlterEgo Robusto offers complexity, balance, and elegance, rewarding the aficionado with a refined and evolving smoking experience.