Let's talk about the Onyx Reserve Torbusto - this square-pressed figurado is like a chocolate-dipped espresso shot rolled into a 5.5"x60 powerhouse. Priced at $94.75 for 20 sticks, it's that bold companion you reach for when regular Maduros feel too wimpy. The coal-black Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper feels like worn leather, hiding Nicaraguan binder and a gutsy filler trio from Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru.
Cold draw serves bitter dark chocolate. Initial puffs hit with espresso grounds and burnt caramel sweetness. Smoke output feels thick - not Montecristo-level clouds, but enough to fog up your patio table. Watch that square press; it channels airflow like a sports car intake.
Here's where the Nicaraguan ligero kicks in. Cedarwood emerges through the chocolate fog, paired with baking spices that'll make your tongue tingle. Ash holds strong for 1.5"- solid construction from Tabacalera de García, the same factory rolling your Montecristos.
Brace for nicotine rush. The Peruvian filler adds a mineral tang that cuts through the cocoa density. Retrohale reveals smoked meat undertones - think charred brisket bark. Stop at 1" nub unless you enjoy tar lips.
This beast comes from the Dominican's Tabacalera de García megafactory - home to Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation, while filler tobacco from four countries creates that signature punch. Boveda-packed cedar boxes ensure optimal humidity straight to your doorstep.
