The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Super Gordo hits like a boxing glove wrapped in velvet - this 5¾"x66 figurado packs Nicaraguan firepower under Connecticut Broadleaf's sweet armor. Originally created as a limited release, its popularity forced My Father Cigars to make it permanent. At $10.35/stick, this box-pressed beast delivers 90+ minutes of medium-full intensity.
The box-pressed shape feels substantial between fingers. Initial draws bring molten dark chocolate and espresso bean notes through the dense smoke. Retrohale reveals baking spices - think nutmeg and allspice - with faint leather undertones.
Nicaraguan pepper emerges mid-way, balanced by caramelized sugar sweetness. Smoke output increases noticeably - one puff every 45 seconds keeps temperature ideal. The ash holds firm for 2"+ despite the massive ring gauge.
Mineral earthiness develops in last third, with charred oak and black coffee dominating. Retrohale gets spicy (white pepper kick) though never harsh. Stopped at 1.5" nub as nicotine buildup became pronounced.
Wrapper fermentation exceeds 18 months for maximum sugar crystallization. The blend uses corojo 99' and criollo 98' fillers from Estelí's volcanic soils. Box-pressing occurs after 6-week post-roll stabilization.
