This box-pressed figurado from Dominican Republic punches above its weight with a 47 ring gauge and 5.5" length. At $74.25 per box of 10 sticks, the Leyendas showcases dark Brazilian CuBra wrapper aged through double fermentation. Perfecto-shaped heads demand precise cutting technique - mess it up and you'll lose that initial coffee-cocoa pop.
First third hits with black pepper through the nose, transitioning to bitter chocolate nuances. Mid-section develops leather undertones that pair beautifully with espresso. Final third brings unexpected raisin sweetness - though watch for nicotine kick around last inch.
The box press helps maintain structural integrity despite the tapered head. Wrapper seams nearly disappear under oily sheen. Burn requires one correction per stick average - keep torch handy. Ash holds solid inch before dropping.
