Let's talk about the My Father No.4 Lancero - this 7.5" x 38 Nicaraguan puro comes in boxes of 23 sticks priced around $290. Wrapped in that glossy, oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper we all love, it's like holding a perfectly rolled tobacco pencil. Triple caps? Check. Medium-full strength that'll make newbies sweat? Double check. Smoke time's about 90 minutes if you nurse it right.
First inch: That initial pepper punch makes your nose tingle, then settles into roasted cashews. Ash holds firm like it's glued on. Draw's a tiny bit snug but nothing a gentle roll can't fix.
Middle third: Earthiness creeps in - damp soil after rain mixed with burnt caramel. Retrohale brings out cinnamon toast crunch. Smoke output's decent but not fog-machine levels.
Final stretch: Cocoa powder dominates with occasional licorice flashes. Last inch gets woodsy with charred cedar notes. No harshness but nicotine weight builds up - have a sugary drink ready.
The triple cap isn't just for show - holds perfect through multiple ash drops. Wrapper's got that slight toothiness you want to rub between fingers. Box code shows 6+ months age - likely why the ammonia's completely gone.
Day-three cigar smokers need not apply. This stick's for folks who can handle a nicotine buzz but still want complexity. Paired best with black coffee or aged rum. Not quite daily driver material at this price, but worth keeping 5-pack in the humidor for special nights.
