Padilla Studio Tobac Figurado

The Studio Tobac collaboration was born from a collective of enthusiasts and Ernesto Padilla pushing each other to do something beyond a standard production cigar. The result was this figurado — an unusual tapered shape at a wide 6 x 60 ring gauge — built on all-Nicaraguan filler with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Only 1,000 boxes of ten were made, making this a collector-grade smoke.

What it tastes like

The figurado shape means the draw evolves as the ring gauge changes through the cigar — starting tight and focused at the tapered head, opening into the full 6 x 60 at the foot. The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper adds an earthy, slightly floral quality that plays well with the Nicaraguan long-fillers. Earth and spice lead, followed by cedar and leather in the middle section. Dark fruit — dried plum and a hint of raisin — emerges in the final third. Strength is medium-full, with a profile that leans toward the complex side.

Who it's for

Figurados are a format for aficionados who enjoy watching a cigar change character as the shape transitions. The Studio Tobac collaboration is limited production and leans toward collectors and dedicated Padilla fans. For context on the Habano wrapper that defines this smoke, see habano vs. Connecticut wrapper. Compare its Nicaraguan puro construction against other expressions in best Nicaraguan cigars. Log your limited-edition smokes at Casa DNC.