This 6½"x60 Nicaraguan powerhouse comes box-pressed with an unusually oily maduro wrapper. At $10.5 per stick in 24-count boxes, it's positioned as an affordable luxury for those chasing complex flavors without Cuban price tags. The double aging - 12 years total with bourbon barrel finishing - shows in both aroma and slow combustion.
Cold draw reveals molasses and damp earth. Initial puffs deliver black coffee bitterness balanced by maple syrup sweetness. Noticeable cinnamon spice on retrohale. Smoke output feels dense but not overwhelming.
Flavors intensify with charred oak and dark chocolate dominance. Occasional nutmeg flashes appear alongside persistent baking spices. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite 60 ring gauge. Ash holds 1.5" before dropping.
Nicotine strength becomes apparent - slight temple pressure with increased salivation. Bitter cocoa transitions to leathery earthiness. Last inch develops mineral notes reminiscent of Estelí volcanic soil.
The triple-layered cap survived a punch cut without unraveling. Impressive combustion consistency - required only one touch-up near the band. Oily wrapper leaves residue on fingertips, confirming 12-year maturation claims.
