This Nicaraguan puro flexes serious muscle at bargain prices. The 5x50 Robusto comes bundled in no-frills 25-packs, showing off its sun-kissed Ecuadorian wrapper that's been aging since disco was cool. First puffs hit like a leather armchair dipped in black coffee - proper morning fuel with enough nicotine punch to jumpstart your workday.
Cold draw serves earthy barnyard vibes with a raisin sweetness. The opening third brings black pepper and charred oak - like licking a campfire grill. Smoke production's decent though not fog-machine level.
Middle third shifts gears: espresso bitterness cuts through with walnut shell astringency. Watch for subtle baking spices (cinnamon stick, not pie filling) poking through the smoke. Ash holds firm for about half the stick.
Final stretch gets dirt-road dusty with minerality. Retrohale reveals unsweetened cocoa powder. Strength builds noticeably - newbies might tap out with an inch left. Pair with strong black coffee to match its rustic edge.
The oily wrapper hides minor veins. Solid triple cap survives pocket carry. Draw's slightly resistant - use punch cut to keep smoke cool. Burn line stays sharp unless you rush it. Leaves minimal tongue tingle compared to other Nicaraguan workhorses.
