La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial No 1 hits the scene with a 5⅝" x 46 parejo shape that feels substantial without being bulky. This Nicaraguan puro dressed in Ecuadorian Habano wrapper comes packed 25 to a box at $219.38 - about $8.78 per stick. The 2020 rebrand kept the signature yellow-gold bands but gave the boxes a modern facelift.
The cold draw brings earth and roasted nuts. Initial puffs deliver black pepper spice that settles into a mix of cedar and baking chocolate. Smoke production stays moderate, with a slightly tight draw requiring deliberate pulls.
Caramelized sweetness emerges, balancing the peppery core. Noticeable transitions between coffee bean bitterness and dark cherry hints. Ash holds strong in 1-inch segments, burn line stays razor-sharp.
Leather and mineral notes dominate as nicotine builds. The last inch brings concentrated cocoa powder flavor with a lingering black tea finish. Expect mild tongue tingle but no harshness.
The triple-cap head cuts cleanly with a guillotine. Oily wrapper shows minimal veins but feels slightly toothy. Smokers report consistent roll density across multiple boxes from 2023 production.
While smokable fresh, 6-12 months humidor time tames the pepper spike. Long-term agers (3+ years) develop more pronounced leather and dried fruit characteristics.
