This compact Nicaraguan puro from Pete Johnson's Miami series delivers concentrated flavors in its 4¾" x 47 short robusto format. Priced at $10.80/stick ($270/box of 25), it's wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Habano leaf housing Esteli-grown fillers. Perfect for 45-minute smoke sessions requiring boldness without time commitment.
Initial draws hit with black pepper spice (10/10 intensity) and bitter cocoa. Earthiness emerges at 1/2" burn mark alongside cedar notes. Smoke output remains moderate despite tight draw on some samples.
Transition occurs around 22-minute mark: leather tones dominate with espresso bitterness. Retrohale reveals unexpected cinnamon sweetness fighting through pepper residue. Burn line holds within 2mm variance.
Last inch intensifies with charred meat savoriness. Tar buildup becomes noticeable at 38-minute mark. Strong nicotine kick justifies the "Short SW" name - best experienced after meals.
The triple-cap head holds firm during punching. Box-pressed samples maintain shape better than rounded variants. Average smoke time: 47 minutes (tested across 10 cigars at 65% humidity).
