Let's talk about this 7-inch Churchill that'll cost you about $9.45 per stick. The Cabaiguan Imperiales rolls out with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper so oily it practically glows under lounge lighting. At 47 ring gauge, it's got the perfect heft for a 90-minute smoke session without feeling bulky. Master blenders Jaime Garcia and Pete Johnson basically created the "Goldilocks zone" of medium-bodied cigars here.
First Third: That silky wrapper delivers instant cedar and cashew notes. Pepper builds slowly - think white pepper sprinkles rather than chili blast. Smoke output's moderate but creamy.
Middle Third: Earthiness kicks in with damp soil and dark roast coffee. The Nicaraguan filler shows its teeth with a cayenne tickle at the back of the throat. Burn line stays razor-sharp even with quick puffs.
Final Third: Leather and bitter chocolate dominate. Some get a mineral tang like licking a wet stone. Strength ramps up to medium-full. Cut it before the last inch unless you enjoy nicotine headrushes.
Pepin Garcia's Miami factory work shows in the triple cap perfection. The Ecuadorian wrapper feels like expensive parchment paper - thin veins but zero unraveling issues. Boxes come with 24 churchills except the petite vitola (50-count).
Rest these for 60 days post-shipping. The Nicaraguan binder tends to arrive slightly over-humidified. Paired with mineral water or a light rum, the creaminess really pops.
