Let's talk about the Tatuaje El Triunfador Broadleaf Original Lancero - a 7.5" x 38 Nicaraguan puro wrapped in gnarly Connecticut Broadleaf. This lancero ships in boxes of 25 at $225 a pop, delivering that classic Pete Johnson craftsmanship with triple caps and rustic charm. The stick starts medium but packs enough Broadleaf punch to keep seasoned smokers interested without wrecking your palate.
Cold draw gives wet earth and barnyard. Initial puffs blast black pepper and charred meat smoke - classic Broadleaf aggression. Develops molasses sweetness by inch mark with cedar undertones from the Nicaraguan core. Burn line stays razor-sharp if you keep humidity below 65%.
Transition to espresso grounds and dark chocolate dominance. Retrohale carries baking spices - nutmeg mostly - with occasional almond skin bitterness. Smoke output stays moderate, needing deliberate pulls to prevent canoeing in thinner vitola.
Last inch gets primal: burnt ends char, wet granite minerality, and nicotine kick that creeps up your temples. Savory umami lingers on tongue like reduced beef stock. Stop before nubbing unless you want heartburn with your whiskey.
