Let's cut straight to the chase - the Trinidad Espiritu Series No 3 Toro is that friend who shows up to the herf with a bottle of aged rum and stories from Havana. This Nicaraguan puro clocks in at 6"x54, packing enough heft to satisfy your palm's desire for substance. Marketed around $217 per box of 20, it's positioned as a premium daily smoker rather than a special occasion cigar. The collaboration with AJ Fernandez gives it street cred among Nicaraguan tobacco purists.
First Third: The cold draw gives faint cinnamon toast vibes. Initial puffs deliver espresso grinds with a caramel sweetened edge - think Cuban coffee served in Little Havana storefronts. Smoke output leans moderate, requiring deliberate draws to wake up the blend.
Midway: Around the inch mark, transitions get interesting. Baking spices (nutmeg/clove) emerge through cedar plank undertones. The retrohale introduces white pepper tingle without crossing into harsh territory. Ash holds firm in 1.5" segments when properly humidified.
Final Stretch: Last third amps up the voltage - leather notes meet dark chocolate bitterness balanced by occasional raisin sweetness. Burn stays razor-sharp if you don't rush it. nicotine buildup becomes noticeable at nub stage, typical for this ring gauge.
Rolled in Tabacos de Oriente (Danlí, Honduras) using AJ Fernandez's Nicaraguan tobacco reserves. The Ecuadorian wrapper undergoes extended fermentation to mute Sumatra's natural pungency. Boxes ship at 65% RH - smart play considering the dense bunching.
