Meet the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva Pomposo - a box-pressed beast sporting a 60 ring gauge and 6.5" length. This Nicaraguan puro wears a fermented Mexican San Andrés Oscuro wrapper like melted dark chocolate, hiding aged tobaccos that pack more punch than its original Mi Amor sibling. The red-and-gold band adds serious swagger to this stogie that burns for 90+ minutes. Not for the faint-hearted, this full-strength smoke comes in boxes of 24, ready to challenge experienced palates.
The cold draw tastes like black coffee grounds. Upon lighting, volcanic ash erupts with espresso bitterness and black pepper spice that tickles the nose. Smoke production surprises - thick plumes despite the tight box press. Retrohale reveals charred oak undertones.
Burnt caramel sweetness emerges around the inch mark, battling leathery tannins. The pepper shifts to cayenne-level heat on the tongue. Ash holds firm in 1" chunks despite the 60-ring girth. Pair with rum to cut through the intensity.
Last third brings cocoa powder dryness and mineral notes. Tar buildup starts at 45-minute mark - keep guillotine handy for purge cuts. Final puffs deliver unexpected raisin sweetness before nicotine strength slaps like a boxer's glove.
Heavyweight smokers will dig its unapologetic boldness, though newbies might tap out early. Compared to the creamier Padrón 1964 Anniversary, this sticks to darker flavor territories. Construction gets props - zero relights despite the chunky format.
