This 7x48 box-pressed churchill hits with full-bodied aggression, demanding attention from the first draw. Rolled in the Dominican Republic with Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, it's become a cult favorite among strength-chasers since its 2017 debut. I burned one after steak dinner last night - let me walk you through that kick-in-the-chest experience.
Volcanic ash and espresso grounds dominate. Pepper sprays the back of the throat while heavy mineral notes linger. Smoke output's surprisingly medium despite the dark wrapper, requiring slow 45-second puffs to avoid overheating.
Charred cedar emerges, backed by burnt caramel sweetness. Retrohale brings unexpected floral notes - think hibiscus tea brewed with gunpowder. Ash holds solid 1.5" despite box-press construction.
Nicotine punch intensifies. Baking spices (clove/nutmeg) mix with bitter cocoa. Significant tar buildup by last inch makes purging necessary. Pair with sparkling water to counteract mouth-drying effect.
The San Andrés Negro wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation in cedar casks - LFD's signature process creating that jet-black oily sheen. Filler leaves come from volcanic soil plots in Santiago's Yaque Valley, explaining the persistent mineral aftertaste.
