Warped Cigars, the boutique house led by Kyle Gellis, introduced Isla del Cocodrilo at the 2024 PCA Convention. The line takes its name from Cuba’s long-standing nickname, “island of the crocodile,” a nod to the island’s distinctive shape. Rolled at Tabacalera La iSLA in Santiago, Dominican Republic, the regular production blend uses an Ecuadorian Habano Desflorada wrapper over a dual binder of Ecuadorian Habano 2000 and Brazilian Arapiraca, with Nicaraguan fillers. It first shipped in summer 2024 in two sizes, Corona Gorda and Toro. The line has since grown to five vitolas, and we previously reviewed another size in the Warped Isla del Cocodrilo Corona Gorda review. The Robusto, a 5 × 50, was released in September 2026 as the fifth vitola in the line. It is packaged in 15-count boxes at an MSRP of $16 per cigar, or $240 per box.
Stogie At A Glance
Isla del Cocodrilo Robusto
| Brand | Warped Cigars |
| Cigar | Isla del Cocodrilo Robusto |
| Size | 5" x 50 |
| Smoke Time | 61 min |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Habano Desflorada |
| Binder | Ecuadorian Habano 2000 and Brazilian Arapiraca |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Factory | Tabacalera La iSLA |
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Strength | Medium |
| MSRP | $16 per cigar |
Curated Playlist
An island escape to pair with Warped’s Isla del Cocodrilo. Latin jazz, laid-back grooves, and a few crocodile-adjacent surprises set the mood. Light up, press play, and let the mainland wait.
Cut and Light
Review
First Third
Roasted coffee and nutty notes on the light, with some light dark chocolate and black coffee on the finish. A little bit of pepper on the retrohale. An earthy note is starting to come through with some pepper, and a very slight sweetness on the finish with coffee and a very slight cream note. Toward the end of the first third, a sweet woody note is coming out, with coffee and pepper on the finish.
Second Third
In the second third, the woody note and the nutty note come through stronger, still with some cream and pepper on the finish. Pepper and coffee notes continue, with a damp earthy woody note as well. Some espresso and dark chocolate show up on the finish. Light dark chocolate notes continue with espresso and pepper. Toward the end of the second third, the creamy notes that appeared through most of the first half of the cigar are dissipating.
Final Third
In the final third, pepper and spices are coming out stronger, getting almost a sort of orange zest feel, not necessarily in taste. Some cream has come back along with the orange zest and pepper on the finish. Pepper and spices again are coming out stronger, with some hints of leather, espresso and pepper on the finish. More nutmeg-like spices are coming out, almost reminding me of a toasted spiced holiday bread. Espresso, dark chocolate, and cream continue to come out on the finish, with an enjoyable amount of pepper as well.
Score
90/100
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