This Nicaraguan puro from Foundation Cigar Company packs a 7"x48 Churchill format with a Corojo 99 Jalapa wrapper. Nicknamed "the diplomat's smoke," it delivers bold flavors at $10.53 per stick in 25-count boxes. The triple cap holds firm between fingers, oily wrapper leaf showing minimal veins.
First Third: Black pepper stings the tongue through thick smoke. Cedar and burnt caramel emerge underneath, the draw slightly tight but producing dense plumes. Ash holds firm in 1" segments.
Middle Third: Sweetness battles earthy tones - molasses versus damp soil. Retrohale brings baking spices and faint floral notes. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touchups.
Final Third: Leather and bitter cocoa dominate as nicotine builds. Last two inches turn charred with mineral twang, advising most smokers to stop at the band. Total smoke time: 85 minutes.
The multicolored box art depicts El Güegüense folk dancers, using Mesoamerican patterns in raised gold foil. Each cigar sports two bands - the main label features pre-Columbian motifs while the secondary band confirms its Nicaraguan Puro status.
