This Dominican puro presents itself in a classic 4¾"x52 robusto format, wrapped in an oily Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf that glistens like melted chocolate. At $12.42 per stick, it's positioned as an affordable luxury within Quesada's portfolio, blending San Vicente filler tobacco with Pennsylvania ligero for that signature kick.
The cold draw releases toasted cedar notes. Upon ignition, expect a creamy onslaught of cashew butter and black pepper that pricks the tongue without aggression. Smoke output remains moderate - enough for nose exhales but won't fog your room.
Pennsylvania ligero shows its teeth with burnt caramel sweetness battling mineral undertakes. Retrohale reveals baking spices - specifically cardamom and a whisper of cinnamon. Ash holds firm for 1.5 inches before dropping.
Dark chocolate bitterness emerges, cut through by saline accents reminiscent of cured meat. The Connecticut wrapper keeps things rounded despite growing strength. Cut smoking at 45-minute mark to avoid tar buildup.
Rolled in Santiago's Zona Franca complex, these display textbook Dominican construction: triple-seam caps, packed shoulders, and consistent springiness. The 18-month aged maduro wrapper burns razor-straight when kept at 65% RH.
