This figurado-shaped beast from LFD packs 6.5" of full-bodied power in a 64-ring gauge frame. The 2016 Cigar of the Year comes wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Corojo leaf housing Dominican fillers that'll make you clear your afternoon schedule. At $40/stick in 5-packs, it's the Rolls-Royce of boutique smokes that even seasoned enthusiasts chase like holy grail.
First Third: Earthy kick with black pepper sparks evolves into molasses sweetness. The draw's tighter than my college jeans - needs deliberate puffs to wake up those packed Dominican fillers.
Middle Third: Leather and roasted cashews take over, swirling with dark chocolate undertones. Smoke output doubles, coating your tongue like 70% cacao ganache. Watch the burn line - ours canoeed slightly at this stage.
Final Third: Cedarwood sharpness cuts through accumulating sweetness, balanced by espresso bitterness. Nicotine punch creeps up around the 90-minute mark. Pro tip: keep flat root beer nearby to neutralize the tar buildup.
Rolled in La Canela factory using Corojo wrapper aged 2+ years. The blend combines Piloto Cubano filler and San Vicente binder leaves from DR's mineral-rich Yaque Valley. Only 2 master rollers handle production - hence the lottery-like availability.
