My Father's La Opulencia Torpedo hits shelves with its box-pressed silhouette and 6 1/8" x52 frame. The $228.60 price tag for 20 sticks positions it as a mid-premium torpedo option. That dark San Andres "rosado oscuro" wrapper glistens with refinery, hugging Nicaraguan fillers from Garcia family farms. Let's cut the fanfare - this stick earned its CA#2 crown through sheer complexity, not marketing hype.
Cold draw releases damp earth through the tapered cap. Upon lighting, black pepper stings the palate before mellowing into bitter cocoa. Smoke output stays moderate - no dense clouds here. The burn line holds steady despite the box-press ridges.
Nicaraguan puros flex their muscles with roasted coffee bean intensity. A caramelized sweetness emerges mid-ash, battling the persistent pepper through retrohale. The oily wrapper leaves glossy residue on fingers. Draw resistance increases slightly, requiring deliberate puffs.
Smoke turns creamy at the band point, muting earlier spice. Leather and walnut notes dominate as combustion temperatures rise. Prepare for tar buildup by the last inch - a common San Andres wrapper trait. The nub stays cool if smoked slowly, though nicotine strength accumulates.
Maintain at 65% RH to prevent wrapper cracking. Box-pressed shape benefits from occasional rotation in humidors. Smokes best after 3+ months rest - fresh boxes show sharp ammonia edges.
