RoMa Craft · Intemperance BA XXI
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RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition — a 5.5 x 54 Belicoso with the rare Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper, offering more complexity and a longer session than the Avarice.
The short answer
The RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua belicoso with a Brazil Arapiraca wrapper. Expect smoked meat, leather, and earth.
Flavor profile
Balanced · Earthy · Sweet
The verdict
The RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from RoMa Craft's Intemperance BA XXI line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) belicoso wrapped in Brazil Arapiraca at 5.5 in × 54.
On the palate, expect smoked meat, leather, and earth, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with bourbon, cold brew coffee, and amber ale. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Ambition is the larger sibling to the Avarice in the Intemperance BA XXI lineup — a 5½ × 54 Belicoso that gives the Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper more real estate to express itself over a longer smoke. The BA XXI blend was designed as a showcase for the Arapiraca leaf, a tobacco from Brazil's Alagoas state that delivers savory, earthy, slightly fermented character rarely found in mainstream boutique cigars. Skip Martin sources this leaf specifically to create something different from the typical Nicaraguan or Honduran wrapper tobaccos.
What it tastes like
Like the Avarice, the Ambition's calling card is the savory, smoked-meat quality of its Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. But the extra inch and a half of length gives the smoke more time to evolve. The first third is earthy and leathery; the Indonesian binder and Dominican/Nicaraguan filler add cedar and a balanced midrange. The second third is where the Ambition earns its name — complexity deepens, subtle sweetness builds under the savory core, and the Belicoso's tapered head keeps the draw refined throughout. Medium body, well-balanced strength.
Who it's for
The Ambition suits experienced smokers who want a longer, more contemplative version of the BA XXI experience. It's medium-bodied, which makes it approachable, but the wrapper character requires attention to fully appreciate. Pair with bourbon or a quality cold brew. If the Brazilian wrapper concept intrigues you, our guide to cigar wrappers explains how geographic growing conditions shape flavor. Compare your experience with the Avarice and log both in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition — frequently asked
- Is the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition?
- The RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition taste like?
- Expect smoked meat, leather, and earth, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition?
- It pairs well with bourbon, cold brew coffee, and amber ale. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Ambition?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the belicoso — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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