The Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio represents a profound tribute to master blender Arsenio Ramos, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 83 after dedicating his life to the art of tobacco. This exceptional cigar recreates Ramos’ personal favorite blend, capturing the essence of his extraordinary legacy in the cigar industry.
A Legacy of Excellence
Born in Cuba in 1934, Arsenio Ramos worked for over four decades in the Cuban tobacco industry as head of processing for Cubatabaco, specializing in tobacco fermentation. In 2000, he joined Eduardo Fernández at Aganorsa Leaf in Nicaragua, where he became instrumental in creating the company’s signature flavor profile that distinguishes their cigars today.
Exquisite Blend Composition
Handcrafted at the renowned Aganorsa factory in Nicaragua, this premium cigar features:
- Wrapper: Corojo ’99 leaf from Jalapa, Nicaragua
- Binder: Two Criollo ’98 leaves from EstelÃ
- Filler: Select tobaccos from Jalapa and Condega
All tobaccos used in this exceptional blend are grown on farms owned by Aganorsa Leaf, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in every cigar.
Tasting Experience
The Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio delivers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience with remarkable complexity:
- Initial notes of wood, caramel, baking spices, and leather
- Hints of red pepper and fruity sweetness throughout
- Middle progression featuring rich coffee, walnuts, and cream
- Final third showcasing espresso, mushroom, and charred wood
The flavor progression is truly impressive, with each third offering new dimensions that keep the palate engaged from start to finish.
Available Vitolas
- Corona (6″ x 44) – Arsenio’s personal favorite size
- Robusto (5¼” x 54)
- Toro (6″ x 52)
Limited Availability
Production for 2024 is limited to just 2,000 boxes each of the Toro and Robusto, and only 1,500 boxes of the Corona, making this a truly exclusive addition to any aficionado’s collection.
Experience the Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio today – a cigar that embodies the traditional Cubanesque flavor profile that Arsenio Ramos dedicated his life to perfecting. Each cigar offers a smooth, balanced, and complex smoking experience that stands as a fitting tribute to a true giant of the tobacco industry.
mchun1104 (verified owner) –
I got the Corona since it was supposedly Arsenio’s favorite vitola. Very good draw and thick smoke output, flavorful and consistent burn. I’m all for a great presentation, so I appreciate the wrapping and band design’s details altogether. Give it a try!
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Justin White (verified owner) –
I really liked the flavor, medium bodied, nuts, cedar, a little syrupy, and the distinct agarnorsa pepper profile. The burn was good, wrapper was cracked on the foot when it arrived, and it split a little while smoking, but I imagine that happened in the warehouse of shipping, so I don’t fault the cigar for being dropped at some point. It didn’t impact the experience much anyway.
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