Let's cut straight to this 5.25"x46 corona wrapped in Connecticut's darkest broadleaf. Priced at $223.20 for 24 sticks, this AJ Fernandez-rolled beauty combines Mexican binder with Nicaraguan guts. The box alone deserves attention - featuring Ethiopia's King Haile Selassie and referencing Solomon's Temple artifacts. Forget subtlety, we're talking medium-full bodied richness that'll make your taste buds salute.
The initial puffs deliver espresso grounds dipped in dark chocolate - bitter but addictive. Smoke production stays moderate, though the ash holds like cement. I get faint cinnamon spice under the cocoa blanket, perfect with black coffee.
Here's where the Nicaraguan filler flexes muscle. Leather and earth notes emerge, balanced by a sneaky molasses sweetness. Burn line stays razor-sharp, no touch-ups needed. Watch the nicotine buildup - this ain't no morning smoke.
The last act brings charred oak and black pepper. Retrohale reveals toasted nuts, but that broadleaf keeps everything grounded in deep cocoa territory. Ends strong without turning harsh - a rare feat for maduro-style cigars.
That oily Connecticut broadleaf wrapper gets fermented for 2+ years using traditional pilón method - stacked in wooden boxes under pressure. Combined with Jalapa's sweet fillers and Esteli's robust leaves, it creates what I call "controlled chaos". Rolled in Esteli's Tabacalera Nueva Segovia factory, these showcase Nicaraguan craftsmanship at its finest.
