Let's talk about this dessert-inspired stick that's been turning heads. The Le Patissier Senadores comes in a 6 1/8" x 48 parejo format, packing Nicaraguan guts under a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. At $198/box of 20, it's positioned as a special occasion smoke rather than daily driver material. The "pastry chef" theme isn't just marketing fluff - that maduro wrapper gleams like fudge icing under good lighting.
First Third: Immediate chocolate fountain blast - think 70% dark cacao mixed with espresso grind. The draw starts slightly tight but opens up after 10 puffs. Retrohale brings burnt caramel sweetness that sticks to the palate like toffee residue.
Middle Third: Transitions into roasted pecan territory with black pepper sparkles. Smoke output increases noticeably, requiring more frequent ash taps. Some palates detect cinnamon roll glaze beneath the earthy core, though the sweetness never crosses into cloying territory.
Final Third: Leather tones emerge as the cigar heats up, accompanied by mineral notes resembling pencil lead. The last inch develops a distinct black cherry tartness that balances the accumulating nicotine punch. Most smokers report 85-90 minute burn time with single touch-up required.
