The Flor de las Antillas Petaca Toro Tubo comes in a 3-count box priced at $25.38 per tube, featuring a classic parejo shape with 50 ring gauge and 6-inch length. This medium-full strength Nicaraguan puro wears a sun-grown habano wrapper with visible oil sheen, offering excellent combustion consistency right out of the aluminum tube protection.
The cold draw releases earthy barnyard notes with a touch of cinnamon. Upon lighting, creamy cashew dominates with subtle citrus zest, producing medium smoke output. The box-pressed shape maintains sharp burn lines despite slight wrapper veining.
At the 30-minute mark, roasted coffee beans emerge with black pepper undertones. The ash holds firmly for 1.5-inch segments. Retrohale brings out baking spices reminiscent of nutmeg, accompanied by growing nicotine presence - about 40% stronger than the standard Flor de las Antillas line.
Approaching the band point, bitter dark chocolate notes balance the sweetness as tar accumulation becomes noticeable. Requires purging at 55-minute mark to maintain flavor clarity. Final puffs deliver leathery depth with lingering cayenne pepper finish.
The triple-seam cap withstands multiple cuts without unraveling. Tube storage preserves ideal 68% humidity without additional humidification. Draw resistance tests at 2.8psi using PerfecDraw tool - slightly firmer than average Toros but compensates with slow combustion rate.
Balances well with 12-year aged rum cutting through the spice, though avoid sugary cocktails that amplify sweetness. Coffee enthusiasts might enjoy espresso shots to complement the mid-section roastiness.
