This figurado-shaped stogie delivers Dominican richness in a compact 5½"×54 package. Wrapped in oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro aged seven years, it combines Nicaraguan Jalapa binder with filler tobacco from three regions. The medium-full profile punches above its price point, earning consistent 90+ ratings from critics.
Cold draw reveals earthy sweetness. Initial puffs deliver roasted walnuts and black tea. Smoke production starts moderate with dense, off-white ash. The Connecticut Broadleaf shows its characteristic cocoa undertone by inch mark.
Nicaraguan fillers emerge with black pepper spice that tingles the tongue. Leather and espresso notes develop alongside diminishing sweetness. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite wind exposure.
Pepper intensity peaks then subsides into mineral-rich finish. Final inch brings dark chocolate bitterness and slight nicotine kick. Tar accumulation appears minimal compared to similar maduros.
Our sample from 2022 box showed slight box-press indentations but flawless cap construction. Firm finger-squeeze test revealed no soft spots. The belicoso tip cut cleanly without unraveling.
Works best with aged rum (12+ years) to counterbalance pepper spikes. Coffee drinkers should try Colombian pour-over to enhance the cigar's inherent cocoa tones. Avoid citrus cocktails - acidity clashes with maduro sweetness.
