Aganorsa Leaf Corojo

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The Aganorsa Leaf Corojo (aka Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf Corojo) is the product of men who’ve spent a lifetime mastering this exact leaf type. Honestly, it’s not an exaggeration! When Aganorsa Leaf was first being created, founder Eduardo Fernández gathered up a team of experienced Cubanos who had worked for years for Cubatabaco in one capacity or another. For those who don’t know, Cubatabaco is the name of the state-owned organization responsible for the production of many of the nation’s finest cigars. And of course, one of the signature leaves that’s been responsible for the flavor of Cuban cigars for ages is Corojo, so these guys knew the leaf “from seed to ash” as Aganorsa might say. In particular, the founding team included professional agronomists – people who were experts in the cultivation of tobacco. This is the foundation of the Aganorsa Leaf Corojo. The team has spent decades fine-tuning the soil, fertilizers used, and every other aspect of tobacco growing to produce a Corojo leaf that they finally thought worthy of the label “Cubanesque.” And now we can all enjoy it! According to Aganorsa Leaf, the Corojo was “blended to highlight the range of taste and flavor Aganorsa tobacco is capable of,” warning that this is “Not a cigar for beginners.” So you don’t want to start here if you’re just getting your lips wet with cigars. The Aganorsa Leaf Connecticut is probably a better choice for that. But if you’re looking for a high-quality traditional cigar made to satisfy those who prefer Cuban blends, this is one of the best Nicaraguan candidates around. Get it toasted and get your first puffs. Right away, you’ll get lots of creamy, graham cracker-y flavor. Then, if you’re lucky, you’ll get a good dose of one of the tastiest core notes we’ve seen from the Aganorsa Leaf Corojo cigar: caramel. We’re talking ice cream sundae levels of caramel – it can really come out strong for certain sticks! As you get into later portions of the cigar, you’ll experience coffee