Made exclusively at Rocky Patel’s acclaimed TAVICUSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the Year of the Snake is presented in a luxurious toro format and will be officially launched at the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans. A distinctive international version has already debuted in Germany, featuring a unique Oscuro wrapper. While the blend varies slightly by market, both expressions promise a decadent smoking experience rooted in the bold character and complexity of Nicaraguan tobacco.

CONSTRUCTION

This cigar is constructed with meticulous attention to detail—dense, oily wrappers conceal a precisely packed core of aged filler leaves. The broadleaf binder contributes body and structure, while the dual-country filler blend brings layered complexity. The result is a slow-burning, perfectly balanced smoke with a razor-sharp burn and sturdy ash.

Wrapper: U.S.: Nicaraguan Habano | International: Nicaraguan Habano 2000 Oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan Broadleaf
Filler: Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos

TASTING NOTES

The Year of the Snake delivers a luxurious flavor journey from start to finish. This rich, dark cigar features decadent tobaccos with notes of coffee and chocolate and subtle floral undertones.

Strength: Medium-Full (U.S. Version), Medium (International)
Profile: Rich and elegant
Highlights: Coffee, dark chocolate, floral undertones