Cigars International

The king of the castle.This - this! - is why we spend so many hours in Central America. Heres a gem of a blend we discovered in Esteli, Nicaragua. Morro Castle is a heralded old Cuban brand thats been given an extreme AJ Fernandez makeover, and came out all aces. Its a complicated character: a bit of a flashy showoff, some signs of being a rugged individualist, somewhat sophisticated, can be rakish at times....but 100% classic to the core. What youve got here is a trophy wife - but one that shotguns beers, loves brats, and knows more about football than you. In short, sign me up.The wrapper of the 6.5x52 Torpedo is a luscious, Ecuador Sumatra number thats silky and loaded with oils. Its filler blend a premium, well-aged recipe of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan and Honduran long-leaf tobaccos. Morro Castle flows out flavor including a smooth and creamy array of oak, nuts, coffee, and pepper. Well-balanced, medium in body, complex, and delicious down to the very nub. MSRP: $70