This box-pressed Nicaraguan puncher comes dressed in Mexican San Andrés Oscuro wrapper - a 6 1/4" x 52 stick that'll set you back $286.20 for two dozen. The Reserva line amps up the original Mi Amor's strength with aged tobaccos from My Father's legendary Estelí factory. That oily oscuro cloak hides Nicaraguan binder and fillers ready to throw down some serious smoke.
First third: Black coffee grounds mixed with bitter chocolate upfront, that San Andrés wrapper throwing pepper flakes on the retrohale. Smoke output's medium-heavy - enough to coat the palate without overwhelming.
Mid-burn: Earth tones emerge through the Nicaraguan core - damp soil and cedar planks. Watch for occasional sweet blips like burnt caramel struggling through the heavy profile. Burn line holds steady, ash stacks decently despite the box press.
Final stretch: Tar buildup starts whispering around the last third. Leather and mineral notes take over, that initial sweetness now just memory. Most smokers tap out with 2" left as nicotine weight settles in the chest.
This stick's for seasoned smokers chasing Nicaraguan power with Mexican wrapper spice. The box press gives interesting smoke dynamics though I'd take the original Mi Amor's round format for better draw consistency. Construction holds up - just pair it with raw honey coffee to counterbalance that intensity.
