The Casa Magna Colorado Box-Pressed Gordo Real demands attention with its box-pressed 60-ring girth and 6?-inch frame. This Nicaraguan puro packs Jalapa-grown Ligero Colorado leaves in a rustic wrapper that glistens with oily promise. At about $11 per stick in 20-count boxes, it's surprisingly affordable for a Cigar Aficionado Top 25 regular.
Penarikan dingin membawa tanah lembab dan aroma kandang. Puff awal memberikan kebitteran espresso berat dengan undertones daging panggang - pukulan ligero Plasencia yang khas. Produksi asap mengkejutkan saya; asap tebal meskipun tekanan kotak ketat. Abu bertahan solid selama 1,5 inci.
Pada menit ke-30, rasa manis muncul melalui inti kulit. Note molasses muncul jelas bersama dengan rempah-rempah baking (cinnamon/nutmeg). Retrohale menyengat dengan lada putih, meskipun tidak setajam varian EP Carrillo Pledge. Garis pembakaran tetap tajam seperti pisau tanpa koreksi.
Nicotine creep becomes noticeable past the band. Flavors intensify into dark chocolate and mineral-rich soil profiles. Last inch brought unpleasant tar buildup - classic Gordo format issue. Finished at 2h15m, pairing well with Mexican Coke's sweetness cutting through the strength.
The triple-seam cap peeled cleanly with a straight cutter. Wrapper showed minor tooth but no visible flaws. Draw tension leaned tight - common in box-pressed cigars. Smoke output actually improved after the first third, contradicting most Gordo experiences.
Priced 20% below similarly-rated Nicaraguan puros, this sticks out for experienced smokers wanting boldness without boutique prices. The 2008 COTY pedigree shows in consistent construction, though flavor complexity lags behind newer releases like Foundation Olmec.
