This box-pressed figurado from the Dominican Republic celebrates two decades of craftsmanship in a 6x54 format. Priced at $153 per box of 10, it delivers full-bodied punches with box-pressed edges that fit snugly between fingers. The all-Dominican blend uses aged tobaccos from the brand's limited annual production batch, rolled at their Punta Cana factory that's become a tourist hotspot. Watch for oily wrapper sheen that hints at the volcanic soil nutrients in these leaves.
Initial puffs release black pepper and charred cedar notes, with thick smoke output that coats the palate. The box-pressed construction ensures slow burn progression, showing clay-like earthiness beneath a walnut shell bitterness.
Dominican ligero tobacco takes center stage - expect intense espresso bean and unsweetened cocoa transitions. Savory meatiness emerges at the halfway point, accompanied by subtle raisin sweetness that prevents overwhelming nicotine hits.
Mineral-driven finish features flint stone smokiness and roasted cashews. The last inch develops peppercorn warmth in nasal passages without harshness, though tight draw intensifies in colder environments.
This puro combines: - Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed leaf (dark oily texture) - Binder: San Vicente-grown viso leaves - Filler: Piloto Cubano & Olor tobaccos aged 3+ years Hand-rolled using the "entubado" method that creates distinct smoke channels.
