The Henry Clay War Hawk Churchill punches above its price point with a bold 7x56 churchill format that demands attention. This box-pressed parejo carries its $224.77/25ct price tag like a well-kept secret - you'd never guess this full-flavored smoke comes at under $10 per stick. The Ecuador Connecticut wrapper glistens with oily promise, contrasting sharply with its USA Broadleaf binder's rugged texture.
First Third: The initial puff delivers black pepper that quickly settles into roasted coffee beans and moist earth. There's surprising sweetness hiding behind the spice - think dark chocolate shavings melting on a cedar plank.
Middle Third: The transition brings out leathery tones with cinnamon spice. I noticed distinct cashew butter richness developing at the halfway point, though the draw tightened slightly.
Final Third: Charred oak dominates as the nicotine strength creeps up. A faint molasses sweetness lingers through the nose, but tar buildup recommends putting it down before the nub.
The triple cap unpeeled cleanly with my Xikar cutter. Burn line stayed razor-sharp until final third when canoeing required correction. Ash held firm in half-inch segments - decent but not exceptional for this ring gauge.
Grown in Honduras' Copán Valley volcanic soil, these leaves undergo Dominican Republic aging in La Romana's humidity-controlled warehouses. The USA Broadleaf binder adds signature earthy depth absent in pure Honduran puros.
At under $9/stick in box purchases, War Hawk Churchill offers beginners an affordable entry to maduro-style churchills. Veterans might crave more complexity, but as a yardgar with pedigree? The Honduran-Dominican blend satisfies.
