Straight talk about the La Aroma de Cuba Pasión Robusto - a 5.5"x50 Nicaraguan powerhouse packed in boxes of 25 sticks. At $275.62 per box, this medium-full bodied cigar features a slick Nicaraguan shade-grown wrapper that's smoother than your grandpa's whiskey tales. Perfectly rolled at the My Father factory, it's got that Cuban soul Pepin Garcia infused into every leaf from Estelí and Jalapa farms.
First Third: Immediate espresso kick with black pepper that'll clear your sinuses. Hints of charred oak emerge through the thick smoke output. Burns slower than Miami traffic - keep that lighter handy.
Middle Third: Sweetness creeps in like uninvited caramel corn. Cedar notes dominate while the pepper backs off, leaving a licorice-like aftertaste. Watch the burn line - tends to canoe if rushed.
Final Third: Leather and dark chocolate take over with increasing nicotine punch. Smoke gets creamier but that nicotine strength will have newbies tapping out early. Perfect last-act pairing with black coffee.
Construction-wise, these hold up better than most Nicaraguans - no major plug issues reported. The oily wrapper does attract mold in humid climates, so store them drier than your humor (62-65% RH ideal). Not the most complex smoke, but reliable as your daily driver with enough kick to satisfy veterans. Shines brightest when paired with aged rum or peaty scotch.
