The Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 448 was introduced in the Summer of 2021 as the next new size to the line, bringing it to five sizes in total. Initially, the line debuted with only two sizes and is a fuller version of the regular Mi Querida line. For more details, click here.
The cigars are made at the Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Compared to all the other sizes, the No. 448 is finished in a pigtail cap.
The cigar is dressed in an oily Maduro-colored wrapper. There are only a couple of minor veins present, but the wrapper has quite the tooth to it. Construction is good with a uniform filling.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 48 x 101 mm (4″)
- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua
- Price: $9 | € –
Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 448: the cold draw brings aromas of spice, herbs, and leather to the palate. Once lit, the cigar opens with leather, earth, and espresso.
The first half continues a hazelnut note joins the leather and earth flavors. A subtle sweetness is perceptible next to hints of herbs. Strength is close to medium (2.5/5)
Some black pepper notes appear in the retrohale of the second half, while leather, earth, and hazelnut remain the core flavors. The background still has a bit of sweetness left next to the herbal nuances. The finale becomes spicy, and strength increases to a medium level (3/5).
Overall, the Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 448 is a balanced and flavorful smoke. It is not as strong as anticipated but surprisingly nuanced, and the core flavors are well perceptible—a great quick smoke.