This sleek lancero comes in protective aluminum tubes, measuring 7 inches long with a 34 ring gauge. The Connecticut Shade wrapper gives off subtle oily sheen, housing Dominican and Mexican fillers that promise mild yet complex flavors. As General Cigar's flagship product, it maintains remarkable consistency across production batches.
First Third: Creamy cedar notes dominate with toasted almond undertones. The draw produces moderate smoke output, requiring occasional touch-ups due to tight packing.
Middle Third: White pepper emerges alongside wheat cracker flavors. Retrohale reveals baking spices without harshness - typical of aged Dominican tobacco.
Final Third: Develops bittersweet cocoa powder finish. Some smokers report slight tunneling near end, though the metallic tube helps maintain humidity during storage.
The tri-national blend combines:
This "mild triangle" formula achieves balance through:
