This box-pressed figurado from Honduras grabs attention with its 6x52 frame and medium-strength profile. Priced at $8.55 per stick in 20-count boxes, it's dressed in oily Honduran Corojo wrapper that feels substantial between fingers. The cold draw reveals earthy sweetness with faint pepper spice - classic Corojo markers that set expectations for the smoke.
Initial puffs deliver cedar shavings and roasted nuts, with black pepper spice building gradually on retrohale. The dense smoke feels slightly dry, reminiscent of Honduran puros. Combustion stays razor-sharp despite box-pressed shape.
Cocoa powder emerges through earthy base notes. Pepper transitions from sharp to baked cinnamon warmth. Noticeable nicotine kick appears around midpoint - stronger than typical "medium" cigars. Smoke output increases, leaving oily residue on palate.
Charred oak and burnt caramel dominate as wrapper combustion intensifies. Pepper returns alongside mineral notes during last inch. Cut smoking at 45-minute mark to avoid harshness. Solid 1.5-hour duration with consistent flavor delivery.
The triple-cap torpedo head cuts cleanly. Visible oil streaks on wrapper darken during smoking. Firm pack requires deliberate draws - not ideal for beginners. Box-press shape maintains structure even when nubbed.
