The Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicoso hits with a 52-ring figurado shape that tapers to 5 3/4 inches - the kind of smoke that practically demands you clear 90 minutes for proper appreciation. Wrapped in light brown Corojo EMS leaf, this Nicaraguan puro carries that signature My Father DNA of fermented Criollo/Corojo blends, burning medium-full but never punishing.
First Third: Immediate black pepper slap fades into cedar and cashew butter. Draw stays open despite the tapered head - no suction workouts here. Ash holds firm through first inch.
Middle Third: Earthiness rises with damp soil notes. The retrohale kicks up cinnamon heat without burning nostrils. Watch for caramel sweetness peeking through around the band point.
Final Third: Leather and espresso beans dominate. Strength builds noticeably - not quite "nicotine nap" level but newbies might tap out early. Burn stays razor-straight if you're patient with the slower smoke rhythm.
The belicoso taper actually improves as you smoke - no unraveling at the foot. Oily wrapper develops tiny tooth under bright light. Box codes show consistent 2020-2021 rolls - no young grassiness detected. Pair with dark rum or black coffee to counterbalance the mid-smoke spice.
