Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto (5.75" x 52)

The Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto is a Medium Double Robusto measuring 5.75" × 52 from Meerapfel's Richard line. It uses an African Cameroon wrapper, while the binder, filler, and country of manufacture are not disclosed. The Richard Master Blend launched in 2022, with the Double Robusto presented in an ornamented casket.

African Cameroon Wrapper and Undisclosed Blend

The African Cameroon wrapper is the only tobacco component publicly identified for the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto. The binder and filler remain undisclosed, so the complete internal blend cannot be described without speculation.

That makes the wrapper the clearest documented tobacco identity of the Richard line. Meerapfel has a long association with Cameroon leaf, while published product information confirms that the Richard blend keeps its remaining tobacco components private. For buyers comparing Cameroon wrapper cigars, the Richard therefore offers a clearly identified outer leaf without an artificially filled-in blend description.

Double Robusto Format 5.75" × 52

The Richard Double Robusto measures 5.75 inches long with a 52 ring gauge, placing it in a larger format than a conventional 4.88" × 50 Robusto. A 52 ring gauge represents approximately 52/64 of an inch in diameter, giving the cigar a broader format than the smaller Robusto sizes found elsewhere in the Meerapfel catalogue.

The Richard line was introduced with seven documented vitolas: Robusto, Corona Gorda, Double Robusto, Pyramide, Lonsdale, Churchill, and Lancero. The Double Robusto is specifically presented in a 10-count format with an ornamented casket. TRP's broader Robusto cigar collection provides another route for comparing the format with other Robusto sizes.

Medium Strength and Documented Flavor Profile

TRP lists the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto at Medium strength and describes its body as medium-bodied. The strength classification should be kept separate from its flavor characteristics and does not establish a stronger Medium-Full classification.

TRP's listed flavor profile includes cedar, toasted nuts, baking spice, cream, and sweet tobacco. These notes describe the published profile rather than an independent tasting assessment, so they should not be presented as a guaranteed smoking progression. The combination gives buyers specific flavor references while the remainder of the blend stays undisclosed.

For browsing by strength, the Medium strength cigar collection provides comparable products within TRP's taxonomy.

Meerapfel Cigar and the Richard Master Blend

Meerapfel Cigar introduced the Richard Master Blend in 2022 as the brand's first cigar release. The Double Robusto was the first Richard size released and was presented in an ornamented casket, with the original release limited to 613 chests per year.

The Richard line was built around the Meerapfel family's connection with Cameroon tobacco and was named in honor of Richard Meerapfel. Published industry reporting confirms that the factory responsible for the blend was not disclosed. The Richard line's documented size range extends from the 4 7/8" × 50 Robusto through larger formats including the 7 1/2" × 40 Lancero.

TRP's Meerapfel collection brings the currently listed Meerapfel products together for line-level comparison.

Medium Strength in a 5.75" × 52 Format

With Medium strength and a 5.75" × 52 Double Robusto format, this cigar is suited to buyers who want a substantial format without moving the published strength classification into Medium-Full or Full. The larger ring gauge also provides a different format reference from the 4.88" × 50 Robustos in the same broader Meerapfel catalogue.

For pairing, the listed cedar, toasted nut, baking spice, cream, and sweet tobacco profile can be approached with medium-roast coffee, cappuccino, bourbon, aged rum, or cognac. These are pairing suggestions rather than manufacturer guarantees.

For long-term storage, keep cigars in a properly maintained humidor away from direct heat and sunlight. A stable environment helps protect wrapper condition and tobacco moisture while the cigar is stored.

TRP Storage and Shipping for Meerapfel Cigars

TRP Cigars has operated from its Cedarhurst, New York location since 2005 and maintains a physical cigar lounge alongside its online catalogue. The store also provides dedicated browsing by strength, wrapper, shape, and brand, making it possible to compare the Richard against other documented Meerapfel and Cameroon options.

For storage equipment, TRP's humidor collection provides dedicated options for maintaining cigars at home. TRP also states that standard shipping is free on qualifying orders over $99, with shipping available within the United States subject to its stated geographic exclusions.

Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto FAQs

What size is the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto?

The Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto measures 5.75 inches by 52 ring gauge. This is the documented Double Robusto format for the Richard line, distinct from the smaller 4 7/8" × 50 Robusto also associated with the line.

What wrapper does the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto use?

The cigar uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Meerapfel's Richard blend does not publicly disclose its binder or filler, so those components should not be assigned a country or tobacco type without manufacturer documentation.

What strength is the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto?

TRP lists the Richard Double Robusto as Medium strength and describes the body as medium-bodied. Strength and body are separate attributes, so the cigar should not be described as Medium-Full or Full unless a verified source establishes that classification.

What does the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto taste like?

TRP's listed profile includes cedar, toasted nuts, baking spice, cream, and sweet tobacco. These are published flavor notes rather than a guarantee of a particular progression during every smoking session.

Is the Richard Double Robusto part of a larger Meerapfel line?

Yes. The Richard Master Blend was introduced with seven documented sizes: Robusto, Corona Gorda, Double Robusto, Pyramide, Lonsdale, Churchill, and Lancero. The Double Robusto measures 5.75" × 52 and was presented in a 10-count casket format.

Where is the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto made?

The country of manufacture and factory are not disclosed in the available manufacturer and industry documentation. The African Cameroon wrapper is identified, but that does not establish where the finished cigar was manufactured.