Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Belicoso

Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Belicoso is a 5 1/2 x 52 cigar blended by Jaime Garcia, son of Don José “Pepin” Garcia. It has a tapered, pointed head and a dark Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. The Belicoso is the figurado size in the Reserva Especial line, which was Jaime’s first blend of his own.

The My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, makes each cigar by hand. The wrapper is Connecticut Broadleaf, and a Nicaraguan binder and long fillers from the Garcia family farms sit beneath it. Strength is medium to full. Expect espresso, black pepper, earth and cedar, with dark cocoa and a touch of natural maduro sweetness. The wrapper is oily and nearly black, with the toothy texture typical of Broadleaf.

The tapered head of the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Belicoso concentrates the smoke and brings out the flavour, while the 52 ring gauge keeps the cigar comfortable to hold. Cigar Aficionado reports a full draw and an even burn, and reviewers describe a firm, well filled cigar. Plan for roughly 60 to 90 minutes, depending on pace. It suits an unhurried evening.

This cigar appeals to smokers who like bold, sweet and earthy maduro blends and the shape of a belicoso. It is a good choice for experienced smokers and for anyone moving up from medium bodied Nicaraguan cigars.

Box of 20 cigars