Originally released in 2021, crafted from a special lot of tobacco the company acquired from Aganorsa, already aged three years at the time. That means today, those tobaccos carry roughly seven years of total age, resulting in extraordinary complexity and smoothness. The cigars themselves have been aged in humidors for over four years, creating a rich and balanced experience that perfectly showcases the soul of Nicaraguan tobacco.
Known as The Diamond of the Segovias, it has an MSRP of about $16.00 per cigar, they come packaged in 21-count boxes. The cigar is expressed in a (6 x 56) – Semi Box Press Toro.
The company describes the blend as:
- Wrapper – San Andrés Maduro (Mexico)
- Binder – Double binder — one from Jalapa, and the other… we’ll leave that as a mystery.
- Filler – Premium Nicaraguan tobaccos (Estelí, Jalapa, Condega, and Ometepe)
The cigars are produced at Tabacalera Segovias de Estelí S.A.
Pre-Light Examination
The Segovias de Estelí Semi Box Press Toro – San Andrés Maduro is draped in a dark brown, toothy and marbled leaf with more of a matte finish as opposed to an oily sheen. As defined it is a semi-box pressing. Minimal veins are presented along the wrapper. The cigar is firmly packed with no discernable soft spots. The Construction is completed with a well applied cap.
Two bands adorn the cigar. The primary band is a work of art that tells the story of the cigar with the diamond on top, the company name (Segovia de Estelí). and imagery of fields and a tobacco plant. On the bottom of the primary band is two connected ribbons. One represents the USA and the other Nicaragua representing owner Art Garcia. . A gold satin footer band is also applied.
Running the cigar along the nose I picked up woody and spice notes along the barrel with a mild earthy sweetness off the foot.
Once I sliced the cap straight across the shoulder of the cigar, I gave it some cold draws that I found to be smooth with just the right restriction and offered an inviting array of pre-light notes including tasty natural sweetness, fruit, and a sprinkle of pepper.
Using my single flame torch, I warmed the foot to an even orange glow and drew in the first puffs of tangy fruit and pepper spice to start the journey. Follow along as I burn this one to ash.
Cigar Review Notes
- Tangy fruit and pepper notes begin the journey
- A white ash forms on top of a thin char line
- Smooth draw and retrohale as woody notes enter the profile
- The burn is a bit jagged
- A floral fruit notes evolve deep in the first third
- Maple Syrup aroma wafts off the foot as espresso notes join in the second third
- Enriched fruit notes appear midway with a gentle cinnamon spice
- Pleasant natural sweetness provides for a well rounded finish
- Burn is more well-behaved in second half
- The profile is very fruit forward deep in the second third with a background of woodiness
- The final brings more savory notes down to the final
- Medium-full in strength
- Total Smoking Time was 1 hour and 35 minutes
Point Deductions: (-1) Jagged Burn; (-1) Off Centered Burn Cone; (-1) Flaky Ash
Bonus Points: (+1) Well Rounded Finish
Final Analysis
This Segovias de Estelí Semi Box Press Toro offers a refined, fruit-forward experience layered with pepper, wood, espresso, and gentle spice. The complexity unfolds naturally, never forced, and the transitions between thirds are smooth and deliberate. Construction is generally solid—an even draw, clean ash, and a burn that corrects itself midway.
The standout feature is its interplay between sweetness and spice. From tangy fruit to maple and espresso, it maintains harmony throughout, finishing with savory depth that lingers pleasantly on the palate. It’s a cigar that rewards slow, mindful smoking, where each draw reveals something new. It’s not a bold statement piece—it’s a sophisticated, balanced smoke for those who appreciate nuance over strength.
