Let's talk about this 7×40 lancero that's been making waves in the boutique cigar scene. Priced at $298.80 for a box of 24, these Nicaraguan puros come wrapped in Connecticut's rare Havana Seed CT No.142 leaf - a three-year fermented wonder that'll stain your fingers with oily goodness. The AJ Fernandez-made sticks pack Nicaraguan binder/filler tobaccos beneath that glorious wrapper, delivering medium strength with sneaky complexity.
First Third: That dark wrapper immediately coats your palate with bitter cocoa and damp earth. There's a mineral-forward quality reminiscent of licking a river stone, balanced by faint black pepper warmth around the sinus cavity.
Middle Third: The Nicaraguan core comes alive - think roasted coffee beans smeared with cashew butter. I clocked definite cinnamon stick aromas in the smoke plume here. Draw resistance stays perfect despite the slender vitola.
Final Third: Brace for leathery undertones and a caramelized sugar sweetness that somehow doesn't cloy. Smoke output remains medium-bodied, though nicotine creep is real - this ain't no morning smoke.
The jet-black wrapper feels slightly toothy but rolls evenly under finger pressure. My sample had minimal veins and a perfectly applied triple cap. Burn line stayed razor-sharp without touch-ups, though ash holds max at about 1 inch - typical for lanceros. Let these rest at 65% RH for best performance.
Nighttime smokers who dig earthy profiles with structural tension. While smoother than the original Tabernacle blend, the No.142 still demands attention - not recommended for casual patio hangs. Pair with espresso martinis or peaty Scotch to match its brooding character.
