As a genuine Nicaraguan Puro, this international limited edition has received extremely high preliminary praise from Halfwheel and seasoned industry circles. The cigar maintains a medium-to-full strength profile throughout, and the round Parejo structure provides excellent cooling, ensuring the high concentration of aromas remains exceptionally pure, without the harshness or rawness often found in newer brands.
First Third: Upon lighting, the ample smoke volume characteristic of the 54-ring gauge immediately fills the palate. The oiliness provided by the selected Corojo '99 wrapper is incredibly clear, with dominant notes of pure white pepper spice, smooth leather, and the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. When retrohaling, the subtle sweetness of natural molasses from aged tobacco in the Jalapa region provides a delicate foundation, giving the overall structure fullness and impact.
Middle Third: As the burn smoothly progresses into the core, the airflow resistance of the round format is well-tuned, feeling open yet textured. The dominant notes shift entirely to the aged Ligero filler, a source of pride for the Aganorsa family, evolving into captivating flavors of sun-grown cedar, aged earthiness, and an exceptionally rich, mature almond oiliness. The cohesion of the smoke is intense, with clean and crisp transitions between layers, and an extremely dry finish.
Final Third: Moving into the final third, the flavors further purify as the heat progresses. The main profile shifts to dark cocoa, deeper notes of heavily roasted malt, and a gentle evolution of spices. Thanks to TABSA factory’s stringent standards for fermenting raw leaves and removing impurities, even when smoking down to the last few centimeters, any bitterness or harshness from tar is completely eliminated. A lingering aroma of spicy oiliness remains in the mouth, culminating in a robust and exceptionally elegant finish.