This Nicaraguan puro comes in a classic 6x52 robusto format, wrapped in oily shade-grown leaf from Namanji. At $298.12 per box of 25, it's positioned as an affordable luxury in the My Father Cigars portfolio. The pastel green and gold bands pop against the coffee-brown wrapper, though serious smokers care more about what's inside - triple Nicaraguan ligero from Estelí, Jalapa and Namanji farms.
First Third: Immediate espresso grounds and burnt caramel sweetness. Smoke production's modest - needs deliberate draws. Ash holds firm in 1" segments.
Middle Third: Pepper emerges through the caramel, more red chili flake than black pepper. Retrohale brings out baking spices - think cinnamon-dusted almonds. Some wrestle with uneven burn lines here.
Final Third: Leather and damp earth notes anchor the profile. Strength creeps up to 4.5/5. Not for nicotine-lightweights - pair with sweetened black coffee to balance the intensity.
Smokes best at 6-12 months from box date. The oily wrapper handles 65% RH better than most Nicaraguans. Watch for plume formation after 18 months - wipe gently with microfiber cloth before lighting.
