This box-pressed Honduran puro shows Oscar Valladares' signature finesse with Connecticut wrappers. At 4" x 52, the compact short robusto format delivers mild-bodied smoke in 45-minute sessions. The $122/box price makes it an accessible luxury - we're talking $6.12 per stick for factory-quality construction.
The cold draw tastes like pencil shavings - in a good way. Initial smoke brings baking spices and cashew butter. The ash holds firm for first inch despite loose pack. Retrohale shows faint lemon zest.
Honduran ligero kicks in subtly - think damp cedar planks and black tea tannins. Creaminess persists but shifts from dairy to oat milk texture. Watch for canoeing if smoked too fast.
Mushroom umami emerges alongside white pepper tingle. The last inch gets earthy with compost notes - some love it, others ditch early. Zero nicotine buzz but satisfying mouthfeel.
