When the Isla del Sol Maduro Churchill crosses your lips, you're signing up for a 7-inch coffee break wrapped in Nicaraguan tobacco. Drew Estate's crowd-pleaser packs a 50-ring gauge body with triple-leaf filler and a sweetened cap that could convert even the staunchest traditionalist. The Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper glistens like molasses under sunlight, hinting at the dessert adventure ahead.
The initial third delivers a coffee shop aroma with dominant espresso notes and vanilla cream undertones. Midway through, earthy Nicaraguan tobaccos emerge through the sweetness like wet soil beneath chocolate frosting. By the final third, expect caramelized sugar crust forming on lips - satisfying but requiring occasional water breaks to counter sweetness fatigue.
The oily wrapper holds firm through 90-minute sessions, though humidor dwellers report occasional sugar crystallization on the cap after 6+ months aging. Burn line stays razor-straight thanks to even priming, but watch for faster consumption when paired with actual coffee - the flavor synergy accelerates puffing rhythm.
