Torpedito Cigars

What Is a Torpedito Cigar?

The Torpedito is a compact figurado, typically 4.5 inches long with a 52 ring gauge at its widest point, tapering to a pointed cap. That 52-ring gauge is substantial for its short length, meaning the filler-to-wrapper ratio is high, which shifts the blend’s expression toward the core tobaccos—earth, spice, and strength come forward while delicate wrapper nuances recede. The taper at the cap is the real story: it funnels the smoke through a narrower opening, concentrating the draw and intensifying flavor delivery on the first third. Expect a slightly tighter draw than a parejo of the same ring gauge, which slows the burn and lowers combustion temperature, preserving sweetness and reducing harshness. As the burn progresses past the taper, the draw opens up, smoke volume increases, and the profile warms—so you get a deliberate, layered evolution in under an hour. Compared to a Robusto (typically 5 x 50), the Torpedito’s shorter length means less time for the blend to develop, but the taper front-loads intensity, making it a more concentrated, punchier experience—less about slow unfolding, more about immediate impact. The Davidoff Yamasa Torpedito exemplifies this: its bold, peppery Yamasa blend hits hard from the first puff, then mellows into leather and cocoa as the taper gives way to the fuller body.