Let's talk about My Father's Flor de Las Antillas Toro Gordo - this 6.5"x56 box-pressed beast wears Nicaragua's finest sun-grown wrapper. Priced around $10/stick in 20-count boxes, it brings serious heft with medium-full strength. The Garcia family nailed the balance between accessibility and complexity here.
Right off the punch cut, expect cedar shavings and brown sugar sweetness. The draw's slightly firm but rewards patience - cream soda fizz meets roasted cashews. Smoke output's moderate, no big clouds here.
Where the magic happens. Baking spices ramp up - cinnamon toast crunch dipped in dark chocolate. Retrohale brings espresso bitterness cut by caramelized banana. Burns razor-straight if you maintain slow rhythm.
Last two inches get serious. Leather and black pepper enter chat, but never harsh. Watch for mineral notes like licking a wet stone. Nik hits harder here - newbies might tap out early.
Intermediate smokers craving "daily driver" complexity. Not as intense as Le Bijou 1922, but more body than standard Flor de Las Antillas line. Pair with cold brew coffee or aged rum.
