This Honduran-made robusto comes draped in a striking Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper that catches the eye like polished obsidian. At 5 inches long with a 50 ring gauge, it's the kind of cigar that fills your hand without feeling bulky. The $116.82 price tag for a box of 11 puts it squarely in the "weekend treat" category for most smokers.
The initial puffs deliver bitter dark chocolate notes that mingle with roasted cashews. There's a faint peppery tingle on the tongue - not the sharp Nicaraguan-type spice, but more like red pepper flakes in honey.
As the burn line passes the band, espresso flavors take center stage alongside damp cedar planks. The smoke feels creamier now, with caramel sweetness balancing the earthy tones.
The last act brings cinnamon bark and mineral notes that cigar nerds might describe as "gravel road after rain". While some tar builds up near the nub, it never gets harsh enough to force an early quit.
The tight roll produces medium smoke output - enough for casual rings but not cloud-chaser material. Burns arrow-straight with a dark gray ash that holds firm for about an inch. Draw resistance sits in that Goldilocks zone between sucking milkshake and breathing through a straw.
Maduro lovers seeking complexity without full-bodied intensity. Newcomers might prefer something milder, while seasoned smokers could use this as a reliable "backyard BBQ cigar". Pairs beautifully with coffee liqueurs or añejo tequila.
