Metapa Maduro Toro
STRENGTH: ••••
SIZE: 52 x 152mm (6”)
PRICE: $ 16.5 | € –
TIME: 1h
COUNTRY: Nicaragua
WRAPPER: Ecuador
BINDER: USA
FILLER: Nicaragua
Metapa is the latest addition to the portfolio of Foundation Cigars, and it is inspired by the birth town of the legendary Nicaraguan poet Rubén Dario. It is a tribute to the poetic soul of Nicaragua. This line comes in two versions, Claro and Maduro. The cigar is a powerhouse both in terms of flavor and strength, yet it remains well-balanced throughout the smoke.
A combination of citrus, cream, and white pepper gives way to the smoke, followed by nuances of herbs and cinnamon. Hazelnut, leather, and earth aromas are added in the second half, and the smoke becomes balsamic and spicier towards the end.
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