Diesel Rage Toro

Diesel cigars have one of the best reputations in the business and so does the mastermind behind the brand, Abel, “A.J.” Fernandez. He is known for the Man O’ War, Rocky Patel’s Fusion, Man O’ War Ruination and ITC 10th Anniversary, among other stellar sticks. The Diesel Rage that you have in your shipment today is nothing short of steller and showcases a blend, straight from AJ’s farms in Nicaragua, of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers and binder. To complete this medium to full bodied stogie, he drapes it in an ultra-dark Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Oscuro wrapper which lends complex yet balanced flavors of earth, vanilla, coffee, spices, and cedar. Pair your Rage with a bourbon.

The Nicaraguan cigar industry originated when Cuban cigar makers escaped the revolution and re-established their livelihood in Nicaragua with Cuban-seed tobacco. Blessed with dark, rich soil, their new home was ideal for tobacco cultivation and Nicaragua quickly became known for cigars that rivaled Cuban quality. Unfortunately, revolution and war came to Nicaragua in the 1980s and devastated the industry, but it’s rebounded dramatically and is once again producing tobacco considered by many to be the finest in the world.

The Esteli Valley is in many ways the heart of Nicaraguan production and is known for its very powerful and spicy tobacco. The Jalapa Valley produces arguably the finest tobacco in the country: somewhat sweeter and less intense than Esteli, but extremely complex. The tobacco of the Condega Valley is often described as a blend of the other two regions.