This sampler pack throws you straight into Pete Johnson's Nicaraguan smoke factory with five 6x50 Toros. The $168.75 bundle comes vacuum-sealed with humidity control - smart packaging for protecting those Ecuador Habano wrappers. I'd call it a "flavor bootcamp" for newbies cutting their teeth on medium-strength cigars.
Cold draw serves up raisin sweetness through the triple cap. First inch punches with black pepper - the Jalapa Valley tobacco flexing its muscles. By mid-point, the smoke turns creamy with roasted cashews and cinnamon stick aromas. Watch for mineral notes in the final third, like licking a wet stone dipped in dark chocolate.
The Estelí filler tobacco shows why Nicaraguan soil dominates modern cigars - volcanic minerals and 18-month fermentation create that signature spice. Watch how the Criollo 98 wrapper leaf sweats oil at 68% humidity, a telltale sign of proper aging. These torcedores use the entubado rolling method, packing tobacco in concentric tubes for steady burns.
This sampler works as both a daily driver and education tool. The Cabaiguan blend's creaminess balances the Nuevitas' pepper bomb - smoke them back-to-back to appreciate Don Pepín García's blending range. Keep coffee handy for nicotine management, especially with the fuller-bodied Havana VI entry. For under $7/stick in bulk, it's a crash course in New World cigar craft.
