Let's talk about these petite powerhouses from H. Upmann - the 1844 Reserve Aperitifs comes in snack-sized 4x33 tins of 30 cigars. At $44.21 per tin, these Dominican puros pack Nicaraguan binder and Dominican filler into their Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The 33-ring gauge feels like smoking a pencil dipped in caramelized tobacco goodness.
The initial puff delivers baking spices and hazelnut cream, with cinnamon-dusted cedar notes sneaking in at the retrohale. The thin smoke feels like drinking cappuccino through a straw - surprisingly dense flavor from such a skinny stick.
Dominican tobacco's earthy character emerges, blending with roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate shavings. Noticeable vanilla sweetness keeps the profile from getting too serious. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the small ring gauge.
Leather and black pepper take center stage in the last inch. Not much nicotine kick despite the flavor intensity - perfect for when you want big taste without commitment. Stays cool to the nub with minimal relights.
Rolled at Tabacalera de Garcia in DR, these use aged Dominican fillers from the 2014 harvest. The Connecticut-seed Ecuadorian wrapper feels slightly oily despite the tin format. Draw remains consistent across multiple samples - impressive for mini cigars.
