The La Gloria Cubana Serie R No 6 Natural is like that reliable friend who shows up with good coffee and better stories. This Dominican-made torpedo packs a 60-ring gauge into its 5 7/8-inch frame, using an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that glistens with oily confidence. At roughly $10 per stick in boxes of 24, it's that mid-tier player that smokes above its weight class.
The cold draw serves damp earth and cedar. Upon ignition, black pepper kicks like a mule before mellowing into toasted cashews. Smoke production stays moderate - enough to annoy non-smokers but not enough for Instagram cloud contests.
Cocoa powder emerges through the cinnamon-retrohale phase. The burn line occasionally squiggles like a drunk caterpillar, but self-corrects without touch-ups. Watch for nicotine buildup around the band area - this is where the Dominican filler flexes its muscles.
Leather and espresso notes dominate as the cigar heats up. The last inch brings charred marshmallow sweetness that almost (but not quite) justifies relighting when your timer goes off. Budget 75 minutes unless you're chain-puffing.
General Cigar's Dominican rollers blend local fillers with Nicaraguan leaf under that Sumatra cloak. The construction usually holds up in 65% RH environments, though summer smokers report faster burn rates. Pro tip: Drybox for 12 hours if your humidor runs moist.
