Meet the Padron Damaso No.12 - a 5x50 robusto dressed in golden Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that's been turning heads as Padron's mildest offering. Priced at $298 for 20 sticks in classy wooden boxes, this Nicaraguan puro surprises with its coffee-friendly profile and silky smoke. The cylindrical shape breaks from Padron's usual box-pressed tradition, wrapped in cellophane like a rebellious cousin at a family reunion.
The cold draw whispers sweet hay through perfectly punched cap. Initial puffs deliver creamy cashew butter with background notes of oatmeal cookie. Smoke output stays moderate - no fog machine effects here. Burn line edges stay sharp enough to slice through morning mist.
At the halfway mark, roasted almond emerges alongside faint honey glaze. Retrohale introduces white pepper tickle without nasal assault. Ash holds firm in snowy layers despite occasional canoe warnings. Body builds subtly from iced latte to cappuccino strength.
Last inch brings cedar plank undertones with hazelnut cream finish. No tar buildup ruins the party, though nicotine whispers gently after 55-minute session. Drops cool with dignity - no harsh farewells.
