This slender Dominican puro comes neatly packed in aluminum tubes measuring 150mm x 15.87mm (6" x 38 ring gauge). The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper feels like crisp parchment paper with minimal veins, burning evenly without canoeing. At $24.40/stick in 20-count boxes, it's Davidoff's gateway blend for those seeking mild sophistication.
Cold draw delivers floral notes reminiscent of jasmine tea. Initial puffs bring cashew butter sweetness with baking spices - think cardamom pods dipped in clover honey. Smoke production stays modest, requiring deliberate draws to prevent early heat spike.
At the halfway point, cedar wood emerges alongside blanched almond texture. Retrohale reveals white pepper tingle more pronounced than typical Connecticuts. Ash holds firm in 1-inch segments despite slender format.
Last inch introduces mineral water crispness balancing the creamy core. No bitterness develops, though nicotine levels remain barely perceptible. Average smoke time clocks 50 minutes when smoked unhurriedly.
The hybrid Ecuadorian binder shows in occasional combustion adjustments needed. While not plug-prone, the narrow gauge benefits from dry-boxing 12-24 hours pre-light. Tube storage maintains 68-70% RH without additional humidification.
