This Nicaraguan monster cigar brings serious bang for your buck. The 6x60 gordo format feels like rolling a tree trunk between your fingers, packed with Jalapa-grown ligero leaves that promise full-bodied punches. At under $10 per stick in a 50-count box, it's like buying a freight train of flavor at scooter prices.
The initial light hits with charred oak and black pepper - like licking a campfire stone. Smoke production stays moderate despite the massive ring gauge. I get faint caramel sweetness underneath, barely surviving the earthy onslaught.
Nicaraguan terroir comes roaring through: volcanic soil minerals mix with bitter cocoa powder. The draw opens up to reveal baking spices - think nutmeg crusted on over-roasted coffee beans. Retrohale brings sneaky cinnamon kick.
This is where the Gigantor earns its name. Dark chocolate intensity doubles down while the nicotine wallop makes eyelids feel heavy. Wisps of singed leather emerge, though construction holds firm with white ash that won't quit. Clock in at 2hrs 15min for full experience.
The Jalapa valley wrapper leaf shows its sweet-stressed cultivation through dense oil secretion. Binder and filler tobaccos from Estelí's volcanic regions provide that signature Nicaraguan punch. Fermentation uses a hybrid technique combining pilones stacking and barrel aging for deeper sugar conversion.
Triple cap holds firm despite aggressive cuts. Smoke tested six samples - all maintained 1/8" burn line deviation. Draw resistance varies from 6-7/10 (1=wind tunnel, 10=drinking milkshake through coffee stirrer). Recommend 65% RH for optimal performance.
