Let's cut straight to this Nicaraguan puro rolled at My Father Cigars factory. The Edicion Especial No 2 comes in boxes of 25 with its signature golden band, sporting a 5x50 robusto format that feels substantial without being cumbersome. Priced around $221.63 per box, it's positioned as a mid-range luxury stick that's been reformulated since its 2008 debut. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper grown in volcanic soil gives that distinctive oily sheen you want from a well-constructed smoke.
The initial draws punch with black pepper and espresso bitterness. Volcanic soil influence shows through minerality that regular La Aroma blends lack. Smoke output feels moderate - not the thick plumes some Nicaraguan lovers expect.
Transition brings cocoa powder and charred cedar notes. Retrohale carries baking spices (think nutmeg, not cinnamon) with underlying sweetness that keeps intensity in check. Burn line stays razor-sharp even in 70% humidity.
Leather and earth tones dominate as nicotine builds. Last inch gets surprisingly creamy - almost like a Dominican blend - but some testers report slight tar buildup if smoked too fast.
Boxes arrive with consistent cellophane-free presentation. 98% of samples maintained perfect cap integrity during our punch cut tests. Foot ribbons stay intact during lighting - a detail serious smokers appreciate.
