This box-pressed beast from La Galera packs a 60-ring gordo size that feels like holding a flavor torpedo. The Habano Ecuador wrapper hides Dominican Criollo 98' binder and Piloto Cubano filler tobaccos - a trinity that's been aged longer than most celebrity marriages. At $231.39 for 21 sticks, it's priced like a mid-range luxury with construction quality that punches above its weight class.
The initial draws hit with black pepper spice that fades into roasted coffee bean tones. San Andrés wrapper delivers dark chocolate undertones while the Dominican fillers throw in unexpected cashew sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate - enough for flavor concentration without fogging up the room.
Piloto Cubano tobacco takes center stage with cedar wood and nutmeg warmth. The box-press shape maintains cooler smoke temperature despite the 60-ring girth. Watch for caramelized sugar notes emerging around the halfway point - a signature of Jochy Blanco's blending magic.
Mineral earthiness dominates the home stretch, with lingering black cherry tartness balancing the earlier sweetness. The last inch develops graphite-like sharpness that tells you when to put it down. Burn stays razor-straight throughout when stored at 65% RH.
The San Andrés Maduro wrapper from Mexico's volcanic soil provides the chocolatey base. Dominican fillers from Cibao Valley bring caramel sweetness, while Nicaraguan leaves from Estelí add that signature leather depth. All tobaccons undergo traditional pilón fermentation - stacked and rotated for 6+ months to develop complex sugars.
