The Benchmade series is another spectacular product from an Ashton Cigars and Jose “Pepin” Garcia collaboration. This medium-bodied, Nicaraguan Puro is handmade at Garcia’s Tabacalera Cubana S.A. factory and furnished with a pigtail cap. A double binder of premium tobacco holds a select mix of long and short filler brimming with flavor. However, the stogie is enlivened with an oily Nicaraguan wrapper that completes the rich, robust blend. The hearty soil of Nicaragua is prevalent in the flavor profile as cedar, oak and rustic earth notes take forefront on the tongue. Balanced undertones of creamy spice and caramel linger gently on the palate. Benchmade is a favorite among cigar aficionados who do not want to compromise quality for price.
