This curated box of 8 Nicaraguan puros throws you straight into Padron's flavor playground. Priced at $144.30, the sampler packs various shapes like Robustos and Toros ranging from 5" to 6.5" with 46-52 ring gauges. Perfect for late-night sessions or celebrating small wins, these box-pressed cigars come ready with their signature oily maduro wrappers - no cellophane to wrestle with.
Cold draw hits with raisin sweetness before ignition. Initial puffs deliver espresso bitterness balanced by charred cedar. Thick smoke coats the palate - you'll taste that Estelí volcanic soil minerality through the peppery kick. Ash holds firm for 1.5 inches.
Cocoa powder emerges as the burn line passes the band. Retrohale reveals toasted cashews and cinnamon spice. Watch for occasional tar buildup near the cap - quick purge recommended. Smoke output remains generous, perfect for ring blowing.
Leather notes dominate as nicotine strength peaks. Savory meatiness develops alongside dark chocolate undertones. The last inch gets punchy - best enjoyed slow to avoid harshness. Lingering licorice aftertaste lasts 15+ minutes.
The Jalapa valley wrappers add caramelized sweetness while Estelí-grown binders/fillers provide the power. All leaves undergo 30+ month aging in cedar chambers - you'll taste that maturation in the rounded edges of each puff. Box date codes matter here; aim for samplers with 2+ years age for optimal smoothness.
