Handmade in Estelí under the supervision of Nestor Plasencia, the Cu-Avana Punisher Torpedo is a full-bodied powerhouse built for seasoned smokers. It is wrapped in a dark, oily Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a core of extensively aged, all-ligero Nicaraguan long-fillers.
The profile is intense from the first draw, delivering a burst of spice supported by dense earth, oak, and rich tobacco sweetness. As the cigar progresses, the flavors deepen and intensify, maintaining strength and complexity through a slow, deliberate burn. The finish is long and assertive, making this an ideal outdoor cigar. Pair with a hearty stout or Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Straight Bourbon.
The Nicaraguan cigar industry originated when Cuban cigar makers escaped the revolution and re-established their livelihood in Nicaragua with Cuban-seed tobacco. Blessed with dark, rich soil, their new home was ideal for tobacco cultivation and Nicaragua quickly became known for cigars that rivaled Cuban quality. Unfortunately, revolution and war came to Nicaragua in the 1980s and devastated the industry, but it’s rebounded dramatically and is once again producing tobacco considered by many to be the finest in the world.
The Esteli Valley is in many ways the heart of Nicaraguan production and is known for its very powerful and spicy tobacco. The Jalapa Valley produces arguably the finest tobacco in the country: somewhat sweeter and less intense than Esteli, but extremely complex. The tobacco of the Condega Valley is often described as a blend of the other two regions.
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