Aganorsa Leaf

Arsenio

At the end of the day, we often forget that the cigar business is really a people business. This is especially true for the craftsmen and women on the ground floor; those who oversee the harvesting, rolling, fermentation and blending of specific tobaccos that end up creating beloved smokes. With that in mind, the AGANORSA Leaf Arsenio is a cigar deserving of our attention because it celebrates the people—or person, in this case—behind the scenes. The Arsenio is a fascinating blend available in limited quantities and rolled in three different sizes. Named for Arsenio Ramos, the brand’s long-time blender, this combination of Corojo wrapper from Jalapa, Nicaragua, dual binders comprised of Criollo 98 tobacco and tobacco from Estelí and fillers sourced from the company’s personal farmland. Aganorsa owner Eduardo Fernandez said of Arsenio in a press release: “[He] was a giant of the Cuban Tobacco Industry. He was a self-taught man of humble means, a true craftsman. He was a great human being who was instrumental in creating the singular flavor that distinguishes the richness of Aganorsa’s leaf, taking us back to the traditions of a true Habano of old. This blend was his favorite and a tribute to his lifetime of work.” Arsenio was born in Cuba in 1934 and lived there while amassing expertise in the tobacco industry until his departure in 2000. The Arsenio blend is a culmination of his knowledge and unique tasting preferences; the kind of cigar he would enjoy personally during his downtime. The flavor profile is one of salted milk chocolate, peanuts and a delectable and rich tobacco taste. Caramel and coffee also creep in the background of this top-shelf smoke, which would pair incredibly well with a coffee, rum-based cocktail or whiskey-based cocktail. White wine drinkers can also enjoy a Sauvignon Blanc with this Nicaraguan puro, as the parallel flavors marry well together. With an average smoking time of roughly an hour and 20 minutes, the Arsenio is a must have for anyone curious about the personal tastes and preferences of elite tobacco blendmasters who have tried just about everything. If nothing else, the cigar has an incredible air of importance, with a beautiful design and colorful wrapping that can be proudly displayed as a collector’s item at the center of your study or retail space. Shop Cigars.com for the Arsenio line today and grab yours before the limited quantity runs out.