This Nicaraguan puro from Don Lucas sports a classic belicoso shape with 54 ring gauge and 6" length. Priced at $207 for 25 sticks, it features a smooth Sumatra wrapper hugging Dominican binder/filler leaves. The medium-full blend offers floral opener with gradual spice buildup - perfect for after-dinner smoking sessions or golf course breaks.
The Sumatra wrapper delivers immediate floral notes with damp earth undertones. Smoke output remains moderate, requiring deliberate draws. Burn line stays even without corrections.
Dominican ligero starts shining through - black pepper spice peaks at 25-minute mark. Noticeable coffee grounds aroma develops alongside faint caramel sweetness. Ash holds solid inch-long segments.
Nicaraguan filler takes center stage with leathery intensity. Retrohale reveals baking spices (nutmeg/cinnamon mix) though some find slight bitterness. Stopped at 65-minute mark due to nicotine build-up.
Grown in Estelí's volcanic soil and Jalapa Valley's high-altitude fields, the all-Nicaraguan blend showcases classic "tripa" characteristics. Fermentation techniques minimize ammonia sharpness while preserving natural sweetness. Factory rollers in Punta Cana maintain 18-22°C/65% RH environment during hand-rolling.
Construction consistency impresses considering the $8/stick price point. While not matching Padron's legendary burn, it outperforms many Dominican counterparts in flavor progression. Best paired with aged rum or black coffee.
