Let's talk about the Four Kicks Capa Especial Robusto - a box-pressed 5"×50 Nicaraguan puro with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that'll set you back about $215 for 24 sticks. This cigar starts with textbook construction: triple-seam cap, dense pack without being plugged, and that signature box-press ridge that sits perfectly between angular and comfortable.
Cold draw brings cedar shavings and black pepper. Initial light reveals roasted almonds with white pepper sparkle. Smoke output leans medium but carries weight - you'll notice the Nicaraguan oomph in the retrohale.
At the 1" mark, bittersweet chocolate emerges alongside Cuban coffee intensity. Watch for the subtle cinnamon lift that cuts through the density. Burn line stays razor-sharp but demands deliberate pacing to avoid canoeing.
Last third amps up the leather and mineral notes. Retrohale delivers a nicotine punch that separates veteran smokers from newcomers. Stop at 1.5" unless you're chasing that espresso-grounds bitterness.
Rolled at My Father's Estelí factory using:
The Dominican filler acts as a pressure valve against Nicaragua's intensity, creating what I'd call "controlled aggression". Let these rest 6+ months if you want the ammoniac edges smoothed out.
