Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro Belicoso by laramie navrath & demario brown
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n 1998, Eduardo Fernandez went to Nicaragua with a dream: to grow the finest tobacco in the world that captured the essence of the Cuban cigars of old. To do this, he traveled to Cuba and assembled a world class team of Cuban agronomists who worked at the highest levels and brought them to Nicaragua. These men oversaw the production of tobacco during the heyday of Cuban cigars. These men were able to recreate the style and aroma of Cuban cigars using Cuban methods with the resources available to them in Nicaragua. The tobacco they cultivated is named Aganorsa Leaf. After 20 plus years, Aganorsa Leaf is renowned throughout the world for its signature flavor that possesses all the great
rather than a GPS unit since a GPS unit must be adjusted for the pin’s location on the green while a laser rangefinder instantly gives the distance often to within one yard. Combined with a yardage book showing the green depth and width plus hazard locations a laser rangefinder is a practical yet sophisticated tool. Some have a feature that measures the amount a shot is uphill or downhill, i.e., the slope, and may be able to recommend the proper club but neither feature is permitted in tournaments. Clearly by okaying DMDs the PGA is hoping to improve the pace of play in the championships they sponsor but whether that happens remains to be seen. A few cynics have pointed out approval of DMDs may stimulate sales of rangefinders in local golf shops most of which are run by PGA Professionals who are members of the Association. The staff at Golf Oklahoma uses laser rangefinders and thought it would be a good idea to give readers some information should they be interested in purchasing a unit. Distance-measuring devices such as laser rangefinders are allowed for use in rounds posted for purposes of calculating a handicap. Note, most brands have more than one model. W W W.GOLFOKL AHOMA.ORG
attributes of Nicaraguan terroir with classic Cuban aroma and flavor. As a vertically integrated company, Aganorsa Leaf oversees the entire production process from seed to ash ensuring every cigar consistently produces the maximum smoking pleasure. The Signature Maduro blend was released in 2019 and features a proprietary Shade Grown Corojo Maduro wrapper that is selected from the higher primings of Corojo 99 Cuban Seed grown on Aganorsa Leaf farms in Jalapa under shade canvas. This wrapper leaf is then naturally cured for a long period of time, enhancing flavors while adding dimension and depth. The initial appearance of the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Maduro is a dark and rich oily wrapper. The construction is somewhat firm and dense to the touch. Hints of sweet sorghum, notoriously associated with fermented tobacco, as well as
dried fruits are found on the cold draw. At light up, one can discern the rich body and full flavor of the smoke. Dark chocolate, toasted nuts and black pepper spices start off the first third of this smoke. The draw has slight resistance, which is a nice aspect giving the cigar more strength and body. The spices of the Signature Maduro pair nicely with a smooth bourbon or scotch and makes for a great after dinner smoke. Moving into the second 1/3rd of the cigar, the initial pepper notes have moved to the retro-hale. Notes of caramel and salty butter linger on the top of the palate. The smoke production is robust, with few touch-ups required. The final 1/3rd of the smoke is very creamy & buttery with a big push of sweetness. The spices are mellow and toasted nuts return allowing for a clean finish. The burn is nice and slow giving an overall smoking time of roughly an hour and twenty minutes plus. I feel company owner Max Franandez says it best, “You will not find a Nicaraguan Puro Maduro that tastes like this one. We take pride in curing our Aganorsa Leaf grown on our best farms to use in cigars layered in balanced flavor and complexity.”
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