Cinco de Mayo is back from Rojas Cigars.
There are cigars celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (Filthy Hooligan), Independence Day (Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead Independence Day) and Halloween (Tatuaje) to name a few.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico, it’s a day to honor Mexican culture and heritage, not Mexican Independence Day, which is on September 16. There are also a growing number of taco tours and celebrations held in conjunction with the holiday in the USA so why not add a cigar for mostly the American market.
Like the 2024 Edition the cigar is available in one size, a 6 x 54 toro and is limited in production.
Cigar Review: Rojas Street Taco Cinco de Mayo LE 2025
Size: 6 x 54 (Toro)
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Mexico San Andres Negro
Fillers: Nicaragua, U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf)
Factory: Rojas Cigar Factory
Release Date: April 2025
Production: Limited (2,500 Boxes)
Box Size: 20
The Cigar: The 2025 version f the Cinco de Mayo is definitely a darker in appearance cigar with a wrapper that partially covers the foot. The cigar is fairly evenly colored with a network of thin veins that don’t detract from the look. The band of gold, red, blue and black feels busy on the cigar and the colors are almost dizzying. While I like the band it doesn’t seem to work with this much gold. In the hand the cigar is firm with no voids of tobacco and a slightly light weight to it.
The Taste: The cold draw serves up a barnyard like flavor profile that gives way to cinnamon graham crackers on subsequent pulls. The aroma serves up a touch of licorice and graham. Once the cigar is lit there is a touch of earth and spice but not much more. Based on the cold draw I was hoping for more.
Moving into the first third notes of cedar begin to emerge at the one inch mark along with a subtle marzipan sweetness. It took a inch to get going but the cigar is now falling to what I expected from the Cinco de Mayo LE 2025. The retrohale adds a touch of vanilla creme to the profile from time to time with other retrohales seeing lightly charred oak.
Moving into the second third a subtle cinnamon begins to emerge that grows in intensity at times where it is joined by slightly floral component. At the halfway point of the cigar some charred meat emerges like the edge of a grilled streak charred on the outside, medium rare on the inside. As the second third comes to a close steak, cedar and a touch almonds round things out as the retrohale sees an increase in spices.
The final third has a classic Nicaraguan feel to with bold spices, cedar and a touch of mocha. The flavors are bold and enjoyable bringing some added perceived strength to the blend. It’s the first time in the smoke I could taste the broadleaf tobacco and it is enjoyable to say the least. The cigar close out with notes of espresso and baking spices on the retrohale.
Conclusion: A few weeks ago I bought a box of the Cinco de Mayo LE 2025 based solely on the 2024 version. While the first one left me disappointed the 3 I have smoked since then have left me satisfied with the box purchase. It’s definitely not as sweet as the Cinco de Mayo LE 2024, but it may be the best Rojas to date, especially in terms of construction.
In a world where cigar prices have skyrocketed and many LE cigars come in closer to $20 and up, this $12.50 can almost be considered a value cigar and is definitely a great purchase.
Score: 94
Price: $12.50
