This box-pressed robusto comes firing up with a 5"x50 frame wrapped in oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro. At $310.80 for 24 sticks, the 2023 Las Calaveras celebrates its 10th anniversary through Nicaraguan puro construction and My Father's signature broadleaf treatment. Four commemorative coins on the band honor departed souls - typical of this Día de Muertos-inspired series that always wears its heart on the cigar sleeve.
Initial draws blast black pepper through the nose with an earthy sweetness reminiscent of charred molasses. The box-pressed edges hold ash like concrete while producing medium-plus smoke output. Some detect baking spices emerging at the 1" mark - think nutmeg sprinkled over dark roast coffee.
The core profile shifts towards bittersweet chocolate territory. There's a noticeable mineral tang (wet river stones) balancing the sweetness, with occasional peanut shell cameos. Burn requires one correction around midpoint despite the oily wrapper.
Leather and licorice root take over as nicotine builds up. While not quite a nicotine bomb, the full strength announces itself through slight temple pressure. Savory hickory notes emerge in the last inch before the tar buildup suggests stopping at nub.
