This 7x70 giant breaks the mold with its European-turned-global appeal. Originally exclusive to Spanish retailers, the Setenta now conquers U.S. humidors with Abe Flores' signature entubado bunching technique. The Mexican San Andres binder hugs aged Dominican/Nicaraguan Criollo fillers, all wrapped in that slick Ecuadorian Criollo 98 leaf. At 24 sticks per box, it's a value-packed goliath for medium-bodied lovers.
Cedar planks and roasted cashews hit first, with a mineral tang reminiscent of Andean spring water. The 70-ring gauge feels surprisingly nimble - no cannonball mouthful here. Draw stays open despite the thick vitola.
Caramelized bananas emerge at inch two, blending with malted milk balls. Watch for the San Andres binder's signature coffee grounds aroma around the halfway point. Smoke output remains moderate (3/5 density).
Leather tones surface post-band removal, accompanied by lingering molasses sweetness. Though labeled medium, nicotine creeps up in the last third - pair with raw honey tea to balance.
Rolled in Tamboril's humidity-controlled workshops, the Setenta combines:
