Let's cut straight to the chase with Aging Room's Quattro Nicaragua Sonata Maestro - a box-pressed figurado that brings Nicaraguan tobacco's earthy punch to your humidor. This 6x52 stick comes in boxes of 20 for $236.40, packing medium-full strength perfect for after-dinner sessions. The dark maduro wrapper isn't just for show; it's your first clue about the cocoa-rich journey ahead.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick mellows into cedar planks and roasted almonds. Smoke production stays moderate - no chimney effects here. The box-press shape leaves satisfying square ash layers.
Middle Third: Transition hits like a espresso shot - dark chocolate bitterness balanced by AJ Fernandez's signature caramel sweetness. Burn line stays razor-sharp without touch-ups.
Final Third: Earthiness takes over with wet clay mineral notes. Cinnamon spice emerges at the 45-minute mark. Stop before nubbing unless you want lingering pepper throat tingle.
Rolled at Tabacalera La Palma, this blend combines Estelí's pepper punch (from volcanic soil) with Jalapa's sweeter leaves. The Indonesian binder isn't just filler - it's the secret sauce balancing Nicaraguan intensity. Expect 2+ years aged tobacco without the harshness common in fresh Nicaraguan puros.
