Let's talk about the La Habanera Presidentes - a Churchill-sized legend from the Dominican Republic's oldest cigar house. Priced at $47.60 for 10 sticks, this 7.5"x50 parejo comes dressed in a Connecticut wrapper that's been aging since 1902. Perfect for humidor hoarders and historical tobacco nerds alike.
The caramel-colored wrapper delivers instant gratification - think toasted cedar with a honey-glazed nuttiness. Burn stays razor-sharp, though you'll need to purge occasionally to prevent tar buildup.
Dominican filler tobacco flexes its muscles here. Earthy coffee grounds emerge, interlaced with faint cinnamon spice. Watch for sudden nicotine spikes around the band - newbies might feel this in their temples.
Leather and mineral notes take over, accompanied by a distinct barnyard funk. Smoke production diminishes slightly, but the draw remains effortless. Stop before the nub unless you fancy chewing bitter tobacco.
The Presidente's oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper hides minimal veins. Box-pressed samples tend to canoe less than rounded ones. Storage pro tip: Keep RH at 65% to prevent wrapper cracking during dry winter months.
