Let's talk about the beast that is LFD Colorado Oscuro No.5 - a 5¾"x60 gordo-sized powerhouse packing Dominican/Nicaraguan guts under that dark Nicaraguan wrapper. This box-pressed monster from the Dominican Republic's La Canela estate comes in 50-count boxes at about $9 per stick, making it an affordable heavyweight contender for seasoned smokers.
The initial puffs deliver an espresso kick with bitter chocolate undertones. Thick smoke coats the tongue while black pepper tingles the retrohale. Construction holds firm with an even burn line - impressive for this 60-ring gauge.
Dominican earthiness emerges through the Nicaraguan intensity. Leather and charred oak notes develop, accompanied by molasses-like sweetness. Watch the nicotine buildup - this ain't for rookies.
Cocoa powder and raisin flavors surface as the smoke turns creamy. The last inch brings intense cedar spice with accumulating tar. Most smokers tap out around the 50-minute mark due to strength.
