This Nicaraguan puro from Rocky Patel's TaviCusa factory comes in classic Robusto format (5½"x50), priced at $198.90 for boxes of 20. The limited-edition blend commemorates two decades of RP cigars, featuring an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Honduran binder and fillers from Nicaragua's prime growing regions. From first light, its oily wrapper promises serious flavor depth without overwhelming newbies.
The initial third delivers creamy cedar and cashew notes with white pepper spice building through the nose. By the midpoint, earthier tones of damp tobacco leaf and dark roast espresso emerge, balanced by a caramelized sugar sweetness that prevents harshness. Final inches intensify with black pepper and charred oak, though never crossing into bitterness - impressive given the 50-ring gauge's typical heat retention issues.
Box-pressed format aids combustion in humid climates. Triple-seam cap withstands multiple punch cuts. Wrapper oils become noticeable at 65% RH - recommend dry-boxing 2 hours pre-light for optimal performance. Though box code stamps vary, look for "TaviCusa EST 2020" on packaging to verify authenticity.
