The Black Ops Berserker is a bold collaboration between Gurkha founder Kaizad Hansotia and master blender A.J. Fernandez at Tabacalera Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. This Nicaraguan puro showcases premium long-fillers, binder, and a rich Habano wrapper sourced entirely from Nicaragua.
Medium-to-full-bodied in strength, Berserker delivers a powerful yet polished profile. Expect flavors of toasted tobacco, dark chocolate, zesty hot pepper spice, and salty leather that remain consistent from start to finish. The construction is solid, producing thick smoke and a steady burn through the final third. Best enjoyed after dinner with a robust Cabernet Sauvignon or a strong black coffee.
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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