El Charlie

One of the most enjoyable Habano expressions I’ve had.

Carlos, artisan roller behind Rituales con Humo, explained this variation uses a Habano 2000 wrapper with a closed foot, Dominican binder, and fillers from Estelí, Condega and Jalapa.

That closed foot made the opening especially interesting, allowing the wrapper to speak first before the full blend came together.

Natural sweetness led the experience, joined by almond, cacao and beautifully integrated pepper. The smoke was silky, abundant and refined, with excellent combustion and firm white ash.

What impressed me most wasn’t strength, but integration. Nothing competed. Everything worked together.

I enjoyed it so much that I eventually reached for the pin and smoked it until the heat simply wouldn’t let me go any farther.