This 7.5" lancero hits hard with its Mexican San Andres Capa Negra wrapper hugging Nicaraguan binder and filler. Packed in boxes of 20 at $223.20, the 38-ring gauge stick brings full-bodied intensity through its sleek parejo shape. The bat-themed holographic band nods to Erik Espinosa's cave exploration stories, but let's cut to the smoke.
Initial draws deliver black pepper through the nose with tight espresso notes. The dark wrapper leaves bitter cocoa powder on the lips while the Nicaraguan core pushes earthy undertones. Smoke output stays moderate despite the box-press.
Pepper backs off as charred oak and leather take over. Vanilla creaminess emerges at the halfway point, balancing the strength. Burn line stays sharp without touch-ups. Watch for nicotine buzz building up.
Tar accumulates quickly post-band removal. Intense dark chocolate mixes with mineral notes, requiring slower puffs. Ash holds firm but gets warm near the nub. Most smokers stop before the last inch.
Rolled at Espinosa's La Zona factory in Nicaragua, this blend uses aged Estelí/Jalapa fillers beneath an Ecuadorian Habano binder. The 2015 re-release version amps up the San Andres wrapper's oily character.
