This box-pressed Nicaraguan puro hides surprises beneath its creamy Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Measuring 7"x52, the Double Robusto format delivers 90-minute smoking sessions perfect for summer evenings. At $10.80/stick in 24-count boxes, it punches above its weight class for Connecticut shade enthusiasts.
First Third: Creamy macadamia nut notes dominate, undercut by white pepper spray. The draw feels slightly tight initially but opens up with steady heat. Ash holds solid inch-long segments.
Middle Third: Transition to roasted coffee beans and cashew butter. Retrohale reveals baking spices - think cardamom with honey glaze. Smoke output increases noticeably, requiring slower pacing.
Final Third: Dark chocolate bitterness emerges but stays balanced by lingering sweetness. Construction holds firm without tunneling, though nicotine strength creeps up to medium-plus territory.
Pair with oolong tea to amplify the mineral finish. Avoid cutting too deep - the small cap benefits from V-cut precision. These age beautifully but lose pepper edge after 18+ months.
