This compact 4 7/8" x 40 parejo delivers concentrated power in short sessions. Priced at $6.50 per stick in boxes of 24, the L200 Natural features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper hiding Dominican ligero-heavy guts. Let's see how this little firecracker performs.
Initial draws release black pepper and burnt coffee with a cinnamon-like spice. The dense smoke coats the palate, showing heavier body than expected from the small format. Construction holds firm with razor-sharp burn line.
Dark chocolate emerges alongside mineral notes reminiscent of granite. Retrohale amplifies the pepper without becoming harsh. Smoke output decreases slightly, requiring more deliberate draws to maintain flavor intensity.
Earthy leather dominates as nicotine strength peaks. Savory umami quality develops near the nub, though tar buildup requires stopping with about 1/2" remaining. Lasts 45-50 minutes despite the short size.
Rolled in Santiago's La Flor Dominicana factory using estate-grown Dominican ligero from La Canela fields. The Sumatra wrapper comes from Ecuadorian tobacco stock originally bred in Connecticut. Aging process includes 18-month fermentation in cedar pilones before rolling.
