Straight outta Estelí comes the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Churchill - a Nicaraguan powerhouse wrapped in moody Mexican San Andrés maduro. Packed into boxes of 25, these 7-inchers with 50 ring gauges demand attention through their oily sheen and military-grade roll quality. At around $9 per stick, they're smoking way above their price bracket with that signature García family mojo.
Cold draw punches with espresso grounds and leather-bound books. First light brings charred oak and black pepper - the kind that tingles nostrils without choking. Ash holds tight for 1.5 inches as burnt caramel sweetness battles earthy undertones.
At the 4-inch mark, the party starts. Dark chocolate ganache swirls with baking spices (think nutmeg on cappuccino foam). Retrohale reveals hidden cherry cola notes while construction stays laser-straight. This is where the My Father factory magic shines.
Last third turns meaty - literally. Savory umami mixes with cocoa powder, ramping up nicotine warnings. Wise smokers nub it around the band unless you're chasing that dizzy buzz. Lingering finish lasts longer than most Netflix credits.
Rolled at My Father's Estelí compound using Jalapa valley ligero and 3-year-aged San Andrés wrappers. These churchills get extra fermentation time to tame the maduro's natural bite. Pro tip: Let 'em rest 6 months if you prefer rounded edges over raw power.
