Namanji Shade
La Aroma de Cuba Pasión
La Aroma de Cuba Pasión is a Nicaraguan puro highlighted by a Namanji shade‑grown Nicaragua Habano wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler; it sits in the medium‑full lane with notes of smoked cashew, cedar, leather, molasses and pepper, and is offered in six box‑pressed vitolas.
Sizes
- Box-Pressed Torpedo (6.125" x 54)
- Churchill (7.0" x 49)
- Robusto (5.5" x 50)
- Corona Gorda (5.625" x 46)
- Marveloso (6.0" x 52)
- Encanto (6.0" x 60)
Strength
Medium-Full
Wrapper
Nicaragua Habano (shade-grown, Namanji)
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Pasión is La Aroma’s puro statement: a Namanji shade‑grown Nicaragua Habano wrapper over all‑Nicaraguan binder and fillers produces a woody, slightly sweet backbone with leather and smoked‑cashew notes. Spices—baking‑style pepper and black pepper on the retrohale—add lift, and molasses‑like sweetness or nougatty accents crop up as the cigar develops. Presented mainly in box‑pressed formats and wearing a double band, the line shows cinnamon‑to‑colorado wrapper hues and substantial smoke texture. Construction is generally solid—firm bunching and attractive presentation—though some sizes have shown a tighter draw or isolated burn quirks on sampled sticks. Pasión’s terroir focus and box‑pressed styling give it a steely, flavor‑forward identity within the La Aroma family.
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Articles & Reviews
La Aroma de Cuba Pasión Box-Pressed Torpedo
Halfwheel’s hands‑on review of the Box‑Pressed Torpedo walks the cigar from pre‑light through finish, calling out the oily Namanji shade wrapper, a cinnamon‑to‑colorado tone, and a flavor arc of toasted wood, pepper, and nutty coffee. The piece also documents construction and packaging details and situates the release within Ashton’s 2021 rollout.
Cigar Review: La Aroma de Cuba Pasión Marveloso by Ashton Cigars
Cigar Coop’s Marveloso review outlines the 100% Nicaraguan blend and the Namanji shade wrapper, describing a cinnamon‑tinged wrapper, toasted wood and nutty coffee notes, and a flavor progression that earned a mid‑80s score. The piece pairs tasting notes with manufacturing context from My Father Cigars.
Ashton Adding La Aroma de Cuba Pasión
Halfwheel’s announcement summarizes the Pasión launch: an all‑Nicaraguan blend using a Namanji shade wrapper, six box‑pressed sizes, and expected fall 2021 shipping. The article is useful for release timing, MSRP at launch, and initial production details.
Video Gallery
Not As Good As I Remembered - La Aroma de Cuba Pasion Marveloso Toro - CIGAR REVIEWS by CigarScore
La Aroma de Cuba Pasión by Ashton Cigars | Cigar Review
Cigar Review - Cigar Advisor Magazine La Roma De Cuba Pasion
LA AROMA DE CUBA PASIÓN CIGARS at MILANTOBACCO.COM
Cigar Review - La Aroma de Cuba Pasion
