This Nicaraguan puro flexes its muscles with a 6x56 frame wrapped in oily sun-grown leaf. Coming in boxes of 24 sticks priced around $227, the Epicure format delivers 60-75 minutes of smoking time perfect for after-dinner enjoyment. The bourbon barrel-aged wrapper isn't just marketing fluff - it really pushes those vanilla undertones forward.
First Third: Immediate pepper kick settles into roasted coffee beans. The draw feels slightly snug but produces decent smoke output. Watch the burn line - needs one touch-up in my session.
Middle Third: Leather and charred oak dominate now. The sweetness level jumps up with maple syrup notes, though some might find it cloying. Retrohale reveals baking spices.
Final Stretch: Earthiness ramps up with damp soil flavors. Strength builds noticeably - non-daily smokers should pair with sugary drinks. Last inch gets ashy but never bitter.
