Henry Clay War Hawk Toro
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SIZE: 52 x 152mm (6”)
PRICE: $ 9.62 | € 9.5
TIME: 1h10min
COUNTRY: Honduras
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: USA
FILLER: Honduras
Due to the success of the Henry Clay War Hawk release in the US, the line was finally introduced to the International market this year. The War Hawk moniker refers to one of Henry Clay’s supposed nicknames. With the name, one might expect a powerful flavor bomb, but contrary to that, it is a well-composed, nuanced, and balanced smoke.
The profile is dominated by a sweet, creamy aroma in the first third, followed by wood and cinnamon. A nutty component, mainly almonds, appears in the second third. Coffee, earth, and herbal nuances round out the last third.
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