La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro No. 60

The Serie R Esteli Maduro No. 60 (6 × 60) is La Gloria Cubana at its most indulgent: a wide-ring gordo format packed with all-Nicaraguan tobacco and finished with a dark, fermented Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. This is a cigar for aficionados who want an extended, complex experience — plan for 75 to 90 minutes and a serious pairing to match.

The appearance alone signals intensity: the Broadleaf wrapper is nearly black, richly oily, and noticeably sweet to the touch. The first third opens with dark chocolate and molasses carried on a creamy draw that the 60-ring gauge makes effortless. As the cigar progresses, molasses recedes and gives way to bold espresso, leather, and a slow-building black pepper that arrives in the final third without becoming harsh. Body is unquestionably full — this is not a beginner's cigar, and it should not be smoked on an empty stomach.

The extra width compared to the No. 54 means a marginally cooler smoke, which lets the Nicaraguan tobacco breathe and deliver its characteristic earthiness alongside the maduro sweetness. If you are new to fermented wrappers, start with the maduro vs. Connecticut comparison before committing to something this bold. Our cigar strength guide can also help set expectations.

Log the full flavor arc in Casa DNC — the interplay between Broadleaf sweetness and Nicaraguan spice across three thirds is worth documenting in detail.