When celebrity chef Guy Fieri teams up with cigar legends AJ Fernandez and Erik Espinosa, you get this box-pressed maduro torpedo bursting with Nicaraguan firepower. The Knuckle Sandwich Maduro Robusto J measures 5"×52 ring gauge, packing enough full-bodied punch to make any "Flavor Town" resident sit up straight. Priced at $250.20 per box of 20, this 2020 collab features an Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro wrapper that's been aged 18 months - perfect for pairing with bold coffee or an after-dinner bourbon.
Black pepper explodes on the draw with espresso grounds and volcanic soil undertones. Thick white smoke carries slight nicotine tingle through nostrils. Burns razor-straight with dark charcoal ash.
Transition reveals cedar planks and caramelized sugar. Nicaraguan twang emerges through oily wrapper - think charred beef ends from Fieri's BBQ pit. Retrohale develops walnut skin bitterness.
Leather tones dominate as sweet cherry notes peek through mineral finish. Box-press shape maintains cool smoke despite tar buildup. Cut smoking at 75-minute mark to avoid harshness.
The San Andrés Maduro wrapper develops glossy sheen through 6-month fermentation. Jalapa valley fillers provide citrus brightness against Estelí's peppercorn kick. Box-pressing technique at San Lotano factory enhances smoke density - pair with iced coffee to balance intensity.
Rest new boxes 60 days before smoking. Use V-cut to maximize flavor channels. Try with dark chocolate or espresso martini. Tags: #CigarLife #MaduroMadness #FlavorTownExpress
