Let's cut straight to this Dominican puro from Saga. The Yamasa variant comes in 5 5/8×47 parejo format, sold in boxes of 10 for $126. Wrapped in 4-year-aged Yamasá leaf, this Hemingway-inspired smoke skips fancy transitions but delivers consistent medium-bodied satisfaction. I found it performs best when paired with morning coffee - the chocolatey core holds up without overwhelming.
Opens with toasted cedar and black pepper, developing into milk chocolate sweetness around the 1" mark. The retrohale carries distinct mineral notes - think wet river stones. Moderate smoke output keeps it office-friendly.
Earthiness intensifies with roasted coffee bean bitterness balancing the sweetness. Construction shines here with firm ash holding past 2". Watch for slight tar buildup near the band if smoked fast.
Leather and cinnamon emerge, though nicotine strength creeps up faster than expected. I usually nub Dominican cigars, but stopped at 1.5" remaining due to amplified harshness.
The oily wrapper requires 65-68% RH storage to prevent cracking. Let rest 3 weeks post-delivery - fresh boxes show slight ammonia odor. Rotate position in humidor monthly; the box's wooden dividers tend to create dry spots.
