Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull (20本入りボックス)

Even after sitting in my humidor for only a week, that reddish Cameroon wrapper already has a nice oily sheen and gives off a rich cedar and spice aroma. The draw is perfect right from the start, producing thick smoke that lives up to the full-strength description.

I’m already enjoying how the smaller format forces you to focus on the draw, and the dark tob that wraps the foot adds a nice visual punch. The smoke has a steady, full-bodied kick from the first puff.

The Cameroon wrapper has a nice reddish hue that looks great, and the first third offered a smooth, rich flavor. It burns a bit unevenly toward the end, but the strength is just right for a short smoke.