Gurkha Pure Evil Robusto 雪茄 - 單支

Not as harsh as some Habano wrappers can be—the Nicaraguan filler gives it a smooth, earthy finish that really lingers. Burn was even from start to nub, which I always appreciate.

The re-invented Habano wrapper is perfectly oily and burns evenly from start to finish. Paired with the Nicaraguan filler, it delivered a rich, consistent smoke that lived up to the 15-year gap.

Smoked one last night and the Nicaraguan filler burned slow and even, no touch-ups needed. It's a solid 45-minute smoke with a good bit of pepper on the retrohale, though the final third did get a little bitter. Still, for a single stick, I'm already thinking about grabbing more.