This Nicaraguan puro from My Father Cigars slides into your rotation with its box-pressed figurado shape - 5.5" length and 52 ring gauge feel substantial without being unwieldy. At about $8.37 per stick in 20-count boxes, it's positioned as an affordable daily smoke that punches above its price. The oily Habano Rosado wrapper glistens under light, whispering promises of complex flavors beneath.
The cold draw brings sweet cedar and cashew notes. Upon lighting, thick white smoke carries creamy textures with hints of caramelized sugar. The ash holds firm for about an inch before dropping, revealing even burn lines. Retrohales through the tapered tip amplify peppercorn spice without harshness.
Flavors deepen into espresso grounds and baker's chocolate territory. Dark earthiness emerges, balanced by occasional vanilla wafer sweetness. Some smokers report slight tunneling issues here - a quick purge usually corrects it. Smoke output remains medium-heavy, coating the palate without overwhelming.
Leather and toasted oak dominate as nicotine strength ramps up to full-bodied territory. The last inch develops faint cinnamon warmth, though some find the final third turns slightly bitter if smoked too fast. Perfect pairing with black coffee or aged rum to cut through the intensity.
