This Nicaraguan puro celebrates two decades of Pete Johnson's smoke artistry with a 6⅛×46 box-pressed parejo. At $11.70 per stick ($292.50/box of 25), it combines construction finesse with My Father SA's signature bold flavors. The dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper glistens with oils, promising a medium-strength journey through volcanic soil terroir.
Crackling black pepper meets toasted cedar, like breaking into a freshly carved cigar box. The box-pressed foot delivers dense smoke with underlying cashew nuttiness. Retrohale shows white pepper sharpness that keeps your nostrils awake.
Ometepe's volcanic minerals emerge alongside bittersweet chocolate. Leathery textures develop as the double binder layers kick in - think a well-worn baseball mitt dipped in espresso. Smoke output thickens noticeably.
Jalapa's sweetness finally surfaces as caramelized citrus peel. The last inch intensifies with roasted coffee bean bitterness and earthy minerals - some grind to a halt here, while others chase the evolving complexity through finger-burning territory.
The Ometepe filler leaves from Lake Nicaragua's volcanic island give that signature mineral punch. Combined with Estelí's punchy ligero leaves and Jalapa's smooth seco, it creates Pete's signature "power with elegance".
Perfect for Nicaraguan puro lovers who find Padrón 1964 too polished or My Father blends too aggressive. The 46RG makes it approachable for medium-strength smokers, though the nicotine kick reminds you this isn't a mild morning smoke.
Pair with aged rum (10+ years) to accentuate the caramel notes. Avoid pairing with sweet drinks - the cigar's natural sweetness gets drowned out easily.
