Let's cut straight to the chase - the Don Diego Classic Churchill offers a 7-inch smoking marathon wrapped in an almond-colored Ecuadorian Connecticut shade leaf. This Dominican-made stick comes in boxes of 25, rolling in at $148.47 per box. With its 54 ring gauge and mild strength rating, it's the equivalent of a comfy sweater for your humidor - reliable but not exactly adventurous.
Pre-light sniff reveals fresh hay with faint honey sweetness. The cold draw gives zero resistance - almost too easy. Initial puffs deliver creamy cedar with a cashew butter undertone. Smoke production's modest but steady, like a reliable old fan.
At the halfway point, vanilla bean emerges fighting through the nuttiness. Burn line holds razor-straight without touch-ups. Watch for subtle white pepper that disappears faster than morning fog. Retrohale shows why Connecticut wrappers rule - zero nasal burn.
Last third introduces a puzzling maple syrup note - pleasant but unexpected. Ash holds firm in one-inch segments. Zero tar buildup, though nicotine-sensitive smokers might feel a slight buzz. Finish clean enough to skip mouthwash.
Rolled at the Tabacalera de García facility alongside Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta lines. Uses Dominican binders with Nicaraguan fillers - mildness achieved through extended fermentation. The Connecticut wrapper gets special treatment: six-month bale aging before rolling. Quality control shows in 98% combustion consistency across boxes.
