Meet the Davidoff Nicaragua Box-Pressed Toro - a 6"x52 Nicaraguan puro with volcanic soil-powered flavors. This box-pressed stick comes in 12-count boxes, featuring a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that belies its Central American heart. Priced around $23 per cigar, it's that "special occasion smoke" that actually lives up to the hype.
The initial puffs hit with black pepper spice that'll make your tongue tingle. Dark chocolate notes emerge through the pepper haze, accompanied by an oily texture that clings to your palate. Draw resistance feels like pushing a marshmallow through a keyhole - just enough to make you work for it.
At the halfway point, the cigar shifts gears. Roasted coffee beans and charred cedar take center stage with a caramel sweetness sneaking in through the retrohale. The ash holds firm for 2+ inches, though you'll want to tap frequently to avoid a lapful of crumbs.
The last third brings espresso bitterness balanced by unexpected honey notes. Watch for nicotine creep - that 90-minute smoke time means gradual nic buildup. Most smokers cut it at the 1.5" mark unless they're chasing the full Nicaraguan thunder.
The box-press shows minor paneling but burns razor-straight after initial corrections. That Ecuadorian wrapper stays supple even in 65% RH conditions - no cracking issues here. The triple cap unravels cleanly with most standard cutters, though v-cut lovers might miss some flavor nuances.
