Let's cut to the chase - the Cohiba Macassar Double Corona (7.5" x 54) delivers a box-pressed punch wrapped in that distinctive Indonesian Sumatra leaf. Priced at $336.51 for a box of 10, this Dominican-made smoke blends Nicaraguan fillers with Connecticut Broadleaf binder, offering medium-full strength that creeps up on you like Havana sunset.
Cold draw brings damp earth and molasses. Initial puffs release black pepper that dances on the tongue without biting. Smoke production starts modest but builds as the dense pack heats up. Watch the razor-sharp burn line - this beauty holds ash like concrete.
Dominican fillers flex their muscles with espresso grounds and charred cedar. Nicaraguan tobacco pushes through with baking spices - think nutmeg and allspice rather than cinnamon. Retrohale reveals a curious sweetgrass note, likely from the rum barrel aging process.
The Connecticut Broadleaf binder asserts itself with dark chocolate bitterness, balanced by fleeting honey glimpses. Strength crescendos to full-bodied territory - nicotine-sensitive smokers should pair with sugary drink. Last inch develops mineral tang that divides opinion.
The triple-fermented Sumatra wrapper glistens with oil pockets that hint at four-year aging. Rolled at General Cigar Dominicana factory, the box-press shape maintains structural integrity despite thin veins. Draw resistance sits in Goldilocks zone - not airy, not plugged. Cold aroma from foot reminds me of aged leather and Brazil nuts.
• Dry-box for 12hrs if smoking in >65% humidity • Pair with demerara rum or espresso martini • Ideal smoking time: 100-120 minutes • Wait 3-5 minutes between thirds for flavor reset
