Let's unpack this 6⅜"x47 box-pressed parejo from My Father Cigars - a $160.20 investment for 20 sticks that demands your attention. The dark Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Oscuro wrapper hides 3.5-year-aged Nicaraguan fillers, promising a flavor journey that starts strong and gets bolder. First timers be warned: that "Flor de las Antillas on steroids" nickname isn't just marketing speak.
That initial light kicks like a Nicaraguan mule - black pepper explodes across the tongue before settling into bitter 85% dark chocolate territory. The retrohale stings with espresso grounds acidity. Construction holds perfect, but nicotine-sensitive smokers might already feel the buzz.
Pepper backs off just enough to reveal molasses sweetness and roasted almonds. Newcomers notice the charred oak bitterness first; veterans appreciate the emerging cinnamon stick complexity. Burn stays razor-straight despite the box-press shape.
Now we're cooking - mineral earthiness mixes with unexpected licorice notes. The wrapper's rosado oscuro oil starts showing through as cocoa nibs bitterness dominates. Wise smokers stop before the nub unless they want next-day nicotine regrets.
Seasoned smokers craving Nicaraguan power through a Maduro lens. Not ideal for casual puffs - the 90-minute commitment demands attention. Pair with cold brew coffee to match its intensity, or bourbon to soften the edges.
