This massive figurado clocks in at 8 1/4" with a 57 ring gauge, packing Dominican filler and Ecuadorian Habano binder into its $1500 price tag for boxes of 10. The Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper shines with oily brilliance, hinting at the 7-year aged tobacco within. Designed for special occasions, it demands 2+ hours of dedicated smoking time - not for the faint-hearted.
First Third: Immediate black chocolate punch with roasted hazelnut undertones. Cool draw produces dense, cream-textured smoke. Ash holds firm for 2+ inches despite the massive girth.
Middle Third: Caramelized sweetness emerges, balanced by dry cedar notes. Watch for occasional cinnamon spikes around the 45-minute mark. Burn line stays razor-sharp with minimal touch-ups.
Final Third: Mineral salinity cuts through lingering cocoa. Retrohale reveals unexpected sea salt accents. Despite perfect construction, nicotine strength escalates sharply - have sugar handy.
The triple-seam cap requires precise V-cut. First inch burns slightly tight before opening up. Remarkably even combustion throughout despite the figurado shape. Uses vintage 1999 Dominican Piloto Ligero filler leaves - look for occasional sparkles in ash from mineral-rich soil.
