Montecristo Nicaragua Churchill Tubo 7″ * 56

Montecristo Nicaragua is the brand’s Nicaraguan puro, and Altadis handed the blending to AJ Fernandez, which puts it a long way from the mild Dominican Montecristo most people picture.

A Nicaraguan Habano wrapper covers a Nicaraguan puro, full in body. Expect cedar, black pepper, coffee and a sweet, earthy middle. At 7 by 56, the length gives the blend room to change as it burns rather than repeat itself.

The tube is the practical version of the cigar: it travels without the wrapper picking up dings and holds humidity long enough to get through a day out.

Pairs well with bourbon, espresso, or porter.