Description
La Aroma De Cuba Pasión
Award-winning father-and-son cigar-makers Pepin and Jaime Garcia blend a masterful Nicaraguan Puro from the finest premium tobaccos grown on family estates in Estelí, Jalapa, and Namanji. The 94-rated Pasión boasts a stunning Shade Grown wrapper harvested on select fields in Namanji, where tobacco plants thrive in a unique microclimate. The Garcias recognized the region’s untapped potential more than a decade ago. Warm days, cool nights, and fertile black soils produce tobaccos of exceptional flavor, quality, and aroma. Today, over one-third of the private 300-acre estate is dedicated to Shade Grown wrapper on plots shielded from direct sunlight and nourished by the basin’s snaking river. Profound notes of smoked cashew, leather, cedar, and molasses layer the palate with an extravagant spice. Explore a shining specimen of Garcia family terroir guided by their unwavering dedication to growing, aging, and blending the finest tobaccos in the world.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Strength: Medium-Full Country: Nicaragua wrapper: Nicaraguan
TASTING NOTES
Smoked Cashew, Cedar, Leather, Molasses, Spice
ACCOLADES
94 Rated – Cigar Aficionado, January 2024
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/la-aroma-de-cuba-pasion-box-pressed-torpedo-2024
Richard –
I’ve been following the Pepin Garcia and Ashton collaborations for years, but the Pasión feels like the pinnacle of their partnership. From the moment I took it out of the humidor, the craftsmanship was evident. The wrapper is a gorgeous, oily shade of marbled brown—it looks as premium as it feels in the hand.
The cold draw gave off distinct notes of cedar and a hint of sweetness, but the real magic happened at the light. The first third is incredibly smooth, offering a rich profile of smoked almond and leather. Unlike some Nicaraguan puros that hit you with immediate spice, the Pasión is refined. The ‘spice’ here is more like a subtle black pepper that sits perfectly in the background.
By the second third, the body shifted into a solid medium-full. I picked up a beautiful creamy cocoa note that lingered on the finish. The burn line was razor-sharp—I didn’t have to touch it up once—and the ash held firm for over an inch, showing just how well-constructed these are.
The final third brought it all together with a bit more intensity—espresso and earthiness—but it never became harsh. It’s a sophisticated smoke that demands you take your time with it.
If you appreciate a cigar that balances power with complexity, this is it. It’s easily earned a permanent spot in my rotation. Pairs perfectly with a clean pour of aged bourbon.”