This bold Nicaraguan puro fires up with rustic Jalapa wrapper charm in a compact 5.5"x52 robusto format. Casa Magna Colorado packs San Andrés Negro tobacco leaves rolled at Plasencia's Segovia factory - the same blender that created its 2008 Cigar of the Year magic. At under $9 per stick in 27-count boxes, it delivers serious bang-for-buck with dense smoke output and steady combustion.
Initial draws burst with black pepper spice and roasted almond notes. The textured smoke carries espresso bitterness balanced by a walnut shell earthiness. Burn line stays razor-sharp through this phase.
Spice mellows into caramelized sweetness as the core flavors shift. Cinnamon stick aromas emerge alongside charred oak, while the retrohale reveals baking cocoa powder. Smoke density remains impressive without overwhelming.
Dark chocolate tones dominate the last act with intermittent black cherry sweetness. A subtle licorice thread appears in the final inch before tar buildup suggests stopping. The cigar maintains structural integrity throughout despite its full-strength profile.
The box-pressed robusto features minimal vein visible under its oily wrapper. Triple-seam cap withstands multiple punch cuts. Average burn time clocks 65 minutes with white pepper ash holding strong in 1-inch segments.
