Let's cut straight to this Nicaraguan puro - the H. Upmann Banker Day Trader Toro brings serious coffee and cocoa vibes in a 6x52 format. Priced at $12.47 per stick (box of 10), this medium-full smoke features Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper hugging aged Nicaraguan guts. The triple cap gives clean cuts every time, and that oily wrapper shines like polished mahogany.
Cold draw serves black coffee grounds. Initial smoke punches with dark cocoa and charred oak. The retrohale sneaks in baking spices - think nutmeg without the Christmas sweeter vibe. Ash holds firm for first two inches, smoke output stays medium.
Transition happens at 40-minute mark. Now we're getting caramelized sugar balancing the bitterness. Earthiness creeps in beneath the coffee notes, akin to damp forest floor after rainfall. Smoke texture thickens - not creamy, more like heavy syrup.
Last two inches turn into bitter chocolate territory. Mineral notes emerge (think licking wet stone), but in a good way. Watch the nicotine kick here - medium-full strength becomes full real quick. Ends with lingering black pepper tingle on lips.
Wrapper feels slightly toothy - no veiny distractions here. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touch-ups. Draw resistance hits that Goldilocks zone - not too loose, not plugged. Only gripe? The ash tends to flake when bending over ashtray.
This Banker Toro shines as an afternoon smoke when you want boldness without whiskey. Pair with espresso (doppio) or cola-heavy cocktails. Newbies might find the final third challenging, but seasoned smokers will dig the mineral-laden complexity. #NicaraguanPuro #CigarLife #CoffeeLovers
