Barba Amarilla 2022

From Small Batch Cigar: “We’re very excited to introduce a bold new liga from Steve Saka, exclusive to Small Batch Cigar! What follows are some words from the man himself on how he crafted this beautiful cigar and how it would go on to earn its name: ‘Barba Amarilla is the moniker for the venomous Fer-de-Lance. It is a very aggressive snake and the one often regarded as the most dangerous in Nicaragua. ‘It is an odd name for a cigar, but when I crafted the blend in early 2020, I found myself ‘bitten’ by it. Not only was it potent, but it really held my attention – there is something about its spicy, sweet cedar core that is hard to describe, yet so alluring. My first thought was ‘oh this is going to be dangerous for my wallet…’, hence the name. It is a very complex liga that includes seven different sun grown tobaccos and an unusual recipe as it is solely a combination of Viso and Ligero long-leaf tripas. ‘To temper its peppery bite, I decided to rest these longer in the cool rooms and I am so glad I did as it really allowed the flavor profile to blossom – think a stronger liga that has been allowed to age to creamy perfection. I strongly suggest you take a moment to inhale the scent of this cigar before you spark it as it has the most alluring of sweet tobacco scents, only to be surpassed by its aroma as you smoke it. Also, please don’t forget to retrohale this puro so you can enjoy a bit of its green peppercorn core.” ‘This is a sophisticated, intricate liga in a 5 5/8 x 48 vitola that is ideal for the experience cigar smoker.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Sungrown Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa C98 Filler: Nicaraguan Viso/Dominican Republic C98 Hybrid Ligero/US Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Ligero