Taste: The Ramon Allones Gigantes (25) delivers a rich, earthy core with dark cocoa, toasted cedar, leather and black pepper, underpinned by subtle coffee and nutty sweetness.
Strength: Full bodied, offering classic Cuban depth that builds gradually through the smoke.
Shot: Generous and balanced draw with a creamy midpalate and an evolving profile that alternates between spice and cocoa.
Layer: Cuban grown wrapper from Vuelta Abajo, oily and slightly veiny, dark chestnut to chocolate in color and of premium construction.
Combustion: Even and steady burn with a clean burn line and a slow, consistent finish.
Ash: Firm and compact ash, light gray to off white, tends to hold in long, solid segments.
Aroma: Rich leathery and woody aroma with floral undertones, cocoa and a touch of barnyard spice on the retrohale.