This Nicaraguan puro comes in classic Robusto format (5"x50) with an oily Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. Boxes of 20 retail around $180, positioning it as mid-range daily smoke. The triple-cap construction feels solid with minimal vein prominence - decent roll quality for the price point.
Immediate black coffee bitterness transitions into baked earth notes. Smoke output surprises - dense white plumes requiring slower pacing. Draw tension walks the line between firm and stuffy.
Molasses sweetness emerges beneath charred oak tones. Retrohale carries baking spices (clove/nutmeg) with slight ammonia sharpness suggesting young tobacco. Ash holds solid 1.5 inches.
Bitter cocoa dominates as nicotine creeps up. Requires relight past band point - common for maduro wrappers. Tongue tingle warns of pH imbalance. Better enjoyed before final inch.
Box date codes suggest 12-18 month aging pre-shipping. Double check wrapper seams - some batches show uneven maduro fermentation. Humidor at 65% RH balances the broadleaf's oil content.
