This Nicaraguan-crafted Romeo comes in aluminum tubes at $7.81 per stick. The 5x52 parejo sports an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that feels slightly oily under fingertips. Mild-medium strength with decent smoke output - perfect for pairing with morning coffee.
Cold draw delivers faint almonds and damp wood. Initial puffs release creamy cashew notes with a sweet hay finish. Burn line stays razor-sharp through this stage.
Earthier tones emerge - think roasted peanuts and oak barrel char. The retrohale adds white pepper tingle without bite. Ash holds firm past 1.5 inches.
Cocoa powder mixes with mineral undertones in the last third. Some tightness develops near the band - minor touch-ups required. Nicotine stays manageable for 1-hour smoke time.
The tubular packaging keeps wrappers pristine. 3 test sticks showed consistent roll density. Draw ranges from open to medium resistance - no plugs encountered. Darker than typical Connecticuts, approaching natural wrapper hues.
