The La Gloria Cubana Serie R No.4 Natural hits like a coffee-spiked whiskey - that 52-ring gauge Robusto packed with Dominican and Nicaraguan leaves comes swinging. At just under 5 inches, this Ecuadorian Sumatra-wrapped stogie delivers concentrated power without overstaying its welcome. Perfect for when you want a full-bodied kick but can't commit to a Churchill-sized session.
Cold Draw: Earthy sweetness with raisin notes. The foot gives off cedar shavings and black pepper.
Black coffee bitterness takes lead, supported by charred oak. Retrohale brings white pepper zing. Ash holds solid with alternating light/dark layers - textbook La Gloria construction.
Nicaraguan tobacco muscles through with leather and baking spices. Cinnamon emerges in smoke that feels thicker than the 52 ring suggests. Watch the burn line - tends to canoe if rushed.
Dark chocolate bitterness returns, now mixed with molasses sweetness. Retrohale reveals distant floral notes buried under the weight of earthy tones. Strength builds noticeably - not for empty stomachs.
Rolled in General Cigar Dominicana factory using aged leaves from Santiago's volcanic soil. The Sumatra wrapper gets fermented longer than usual to handle the bold filler blend - hence the "Natural" tag differentiating from Maduro versions. Pro tip: Pair with dark rum to cut through the intensity.
