Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra Espresso (Robusto) by Hoyo Cigars

Hoyo Cigars
Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra Espresso (Robusto) by Hoyo Cigars

Vitola: Robusto
Length: 4.5
Gauge: 50

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican, and Honduras
Blender/Creator: AJ Fernandez
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Country: Nicaragua

Purchase Source: CigarBid.com
Date Purchased: January 19, 2022
Price: $3.10
Date Smoked:
Quantity: 4

04/13/2022
COVID-19 Day 751
Today was my second time with this Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra Espresso (Robusto) by Hoyo Cigars that I decided to purchase on a whim after noticing the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper on this little gem. My first time was pleasant, thus not outstanding, so I have that perspective in mind today and to venture forward with this Sumatra-wrapped cigar…

Through a smooth perfect draw come cedar notes and earthy dark black coffee tobacco flavors with a nice little pepper spice zing on the retrohale.

What I discovered although pleasant, there were no transitions to speak of, so this was pretty much a one-dimensional smoking experience… not that’s bad, but I’m looking for something specific. This one fell short, but I’d smoke this Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra Espresso again for sure.

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02/21/2022
COVID-19 Day 701
I purchased this Hoyo La Amistad Dark Sumatra Espresso (Robusto) by Hoyo Cigars on a whim to commemorate my Sumatra Wrapper journeys for 2022. I figured if it had A.J. Fernandez’s name on it, it could be too far off the mark…

And… I was correct! After a Punch-Cut, I was soon rewarded with deep dark earthy tobacco flavors of the kind I crave… dark roasted coffee, cocoa, and leather. In a word, “Delicious”!

I was caught up in a conversation at the cigar lounge so I wasn’t taking many notes, but I do know I have a few more from a 5-pack purchase, so I can’t wait to spark this again, hopefully soon.

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