Cigars from Costa Rica

A small origin, and an unusual one. Costa Rican tobacco is grown at altitude in volcanic soil in the Purires and Santiago valleys, and the result is lighter and more herbal than anything from its neighbours. Worth trying if the familiar origins have started to taste alike.

Soil
Volcanic ash soil in the valleys of the central mountain range
Character
Herbal spice, cocoa nibs, dried fig, cedar
Curing
Slow curing at altitude, with long resting periods in Spanish cedar

Makers:Artisanal Selection, Unlimited Supply, Vegas de Santiago

14 cigars