Let's cut straight to this Dominican-made beauty - the Cohiba Black Churchill rolls in with a 7"×49 parejo shape that demands attention. Wrapped in oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro leaf, it's got that classic box-pressed silhouette seasoned smokers love. At about $25/stick in boxes of 25, it positions itself as a special occasion smoke rather than daily driver material.
Initial draws deliver espresso bitterness with baking spice undertones. The Connecticut Broadleaf shows its sweet side through molasses notes, though the Piloto Cubano binder keeps things grounded with earthy tones. Smoke production stays moderate - no thick clouds here.
Cocoa powder emerges as the star, backed by charred oak aromas. Watch for occasional nicotine spikes around the 1.5" mark. The burn stays razor-sharp if you keep puff intervals under 90 seconds.
Leather and black pepper take over at the nub. There's detectable tar buildup by the last inch that'll have most smokers putting it down. Lasts about 85 minutes if you nurse it properly.
The triple-cap finish shows Cohiba's usual precision. Our sample had slight box-press irregularities - one flat side wasn't perfectly aligned. Ash holds firm in 1.5" segments. Uses Dominican Piloto Cubano and Nicaraguan Jalapa leaves in the blend, fermented longer than standard Cohiba lines.
Best suited for maduro lovers who enjoy slow-burning complexity over bold power. Not the best value pick, but works well as a celebration cigar. Pair with oaked rum or black coffee to cut through the sweetness.
