This Nicaraguan powerhouse screams "full-bodied experience" the moment you unwrap it. The Robusto Grande measures 5.½" with a 52 ring gauge - perfect for those 60-90 minute sessions when you want substantial smoke without committing to a Churchill. At about $6.90 per stick in 20-count boxes, it punches above its price tier.
The dark oily wrapper delivers instant pepper spray to the nostrils during cold draw. First third hits with black pepper and charred oak - the nicotine buzz creeps up your temples within five minutes. Mid-section reveals why they age these tobaccos 3-5 years: espresso bitterness balances the cinnamon sweetness while maintaining that earthy Nicaraguan core.
Final third turns into a smoky campfire scene. I got faint vanilla notes trying to soften the leather/tar combo, but make no mistake - this stick keeps its iron fist until the nub. Ash holds firm in 1.5-inch segments, though tight draws occurred twice in my samples.
Grown in Estelí's volcanic soil, these tobaccos absorb unique mineral notes. The Criollo wrapper develops extra oil from Nicaragua's humidity swings - you'll feel the slickness between fingers. Unlike milder Honduran blends, this puro doesn't apologize for its rustic character shaped by central American sun and storm.
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