This Lonsdale-sized Dominican stogie comes dressed in an Indonesian Shade Grown wrapper, delivering reliable performance at $7.05 per stick. The 6.5" x 44 parejo maintains consistent ash formation while offering classic medium-bodied flavors - perfect for that 60-minute coffee break smoke. Veteran smokers might find it too predictable, but newcomers will appreciate its no-surprises construction and straightforward profile.
The cold draw serves dry cedar shavings and white pepper. Initial puffs bring baking spices with a faint caramel sweetness. Combustion stays razor-sharp despite the delicate ring gauge. Watch for occasional uneven burn lines when smoking faster than 1 puff/minute.
Dominican tobacco's signature nuttiness emerges - think cashew butter spread on wheat toast. Retrohales reveal baking chocolate nuances. The ash holds firmly for 1.5-2" segments. Mid-point flavor intensity plateaus, making this ideal for multitasking smokers.
Mineral notes surface at the nub accompanied by charred oak. Mild nicotine strength (2/5) prevents overwhelming newbies. Discard before the last inch to avoid bitterness from accumulated resins in the cap.
Cedar sleeve wrapping helps maintain 65-68% RH during transit. Triple-seam cap requires precise V-cut for optimal draw. Boxes include 60g Boveda packs - remove for long-term aging to prevent over-humidification.
