Let's talk about the LFD Coronado Toro - that box-pressed 6x52 powerhouse wrapped in Mexican San Andrés Maduro. This Dominican puro punches above its weight class with nicotine strength that'll make your eyebrows sweat. At around $10/stick in 18-count boxes, it's what I'd call a "special occasion daily driver" for full-bodied smokers.
First Third: Immediate black pepper spray across the tongue. The San Andrés wrapper delivers espresso grounds and burnt caramel sweetness. Smoke output feels thicker than cold maple syrup.
Middle Third: Transition to baking spices - think nutmeg-dusted almonds. Retrohale brings cinnamon heat that lingers in nasal passages. Ash holds firm despite its flaky appearance.
Final Third: Earthiness ramps up with damp soil notes. The nicotine kick becomes more pronounced around the 45-minute mark. Stop here unless you enjoy lightheadedness.
The box-press feels sharp enough to slice cheese. Triple seams hide under that oily wrapper that leaves gloss on fingertips. Draw resistance walks the tightrope between firm and frustrating. Pro tip: Dry box for 48 hours before lighting.
Morning coffee drinkers who take it black. Veterans of Maduro wrappers seeking complexity beyond typical chocolate/coffee profiles. Not recommended for: New smokers, nicotine-lightweights, or anyone planning to operate heavy machinery afterwards.
