The Camacho Corojo Churchill arrives as a Dominican-rolled torpedo with serious attitude. This 7"x48 parejo wears an oily Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper that smells like a spice cabinet - all cracked black pepper and cinnamon sticks. At $9 per stick ($180/box), it positions itself as an affordable daily driver for spice enthusiasts.
First Third: Instant black pepper slap fades into saddle leather and barnyard. Retrohale stings with white pepper like sniffing wasabi powder. Smoke production leans medium, needing constant purges.
Middle Third: Burns straighter than Florida freeway. Coffee grounds emerge behind paprika spiciness. Sweetness plays hide-and-seek - one puff caramel, next charred beef. Ash holds past 2 inches.
Final Third: Smoke turns ashy by nub. Cedar plank bitterness fights dry cocoa powder. Nicotine buildup noticeable despite medium rating. Best paired with sweet tea to counter tannic bite.
Wrapper shows thick veins typical of Corojo - think Marlboro Red's rebellious cousin. Pre-light draw reveals drafty airflow requiring slower pacing. Burn line wobbles when rushed but self-corrects. Box date codes show 6-12 month aging sweet spot. Keep humidity below 65% to avoid tight draws.
