Cusano 59 Rare Cameroon

When it comes to blending cigars, the Cameroon wrapper is by far one of the hardest to work with, but Cusano founder Mike Chiusano was up to the challenge. The “59,” by the way, is a tribute to his brother Joe, who was born at the tail end of the 50s. (Some astute readers may think they noticed a typo but Mike simplified his surname when he named the brand.) Long-time club members have received this quality boutique brand before. For those who are new to the club and perhaps not familiar with Cusano, this is a family of top-notch handmades boasting 91 ratings, complex blends, and buttery-smooth flavors. With its seamless, dark brown wrapper, the Cusano 59 Rare Cameroon is a luxurious example. This leaf, cultivated in eastern Africa, gives the cigar a rich, sweet, subtle character and allows the smoke to retain its sweetness in spite of being medium- to full-bodied, a combo not easily achieved in cigar manufacturing. Prepare to double your pleasure with this stick because it actually has two wrappers—the Cameroon cloaks a Dominican Sungrown one. Together they wrap a bold, long-leaf mixture of filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, including ample ligero. The result is a complex, sophisticated smoke that offers smoothness and balance typical of the brand. Look for this cigar to smoke well for a solid hour. Enjoy it with your favorite tawny port.