This Nicaraguan powerhouse arrives in a box-pressed Gran Toro format (5½" x 60) with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that glistens with oily sheen. At $169.99 per box of 10, it's positioned as a collector's piece among full-bodied blends. The triple cap and seamless construction signal its premium status - a proper desk cigar that demands 90+ minutes of your undivided attention.
Cold draw releases cedar shavings and black pepper. Initial puffs deliver espresso grounds and 70% dark chocolate intensity. The tight 60-ring gauge requires deliberate draws, producing medium smoke output with a pepper tingle on the retrohale.
Chocolate morphs into fudge texture with roasted almond undertones. Earthiness emerges through the Nicaraguan core - damp loam and leather notes balanced by subtle raisin sweetness. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the large ring size.
Nicotine strength peaks with charred oak and mineral tones. The last inch introduces bitter cocoa nibs and black coffee dregs. Wise to nub at 1.5" remaining to avoid tar buildup in the wide cap.
The box-press format maintains structural integrity despite the 60-ring gauge. Cap survived a straight cut without unraveling. Draw tension sits at 7/10 - slightly firm but consistent. Ash held for 1.5" increments before dropping.
