Cusano 18 Paired Maduro is a premium handmade beauty. This medium-to-full-bodied Dominican is not an overpowering cigar, but I found that does pack a bit of a wallop. The 18 consists of extraordinary all-Dominican fillers that were aged for 18 years, thus the name. Not one, but two, gorgeous charcoal-black Connecticut broadleaf wrappers set the tone for this extraordinarily dark and delicious smoke. Once lit, notes of bitter chocolate and pepper grab hold of the tongue. The cigar really settles down with a fragrant bouquet of salted nuts, cocoa, and caramel that remain steady for the rest of the smoke. In summary, this luxury stick is a must-try for any maduro enthusiast.
