Isla del Sol

halfwheel’s Gran Corona write-up tracks the Isla del Sol Maduro from its sweetened cap into dark chocolate, coffee grounds, and light earth, while noting a soft, toothy wrapper and generally good draw and burn. The piece also records the line’s 2018 release, five-size slate and box pricing—practical details for filling a humidor or planning pairings.

A hands-on review emphasizing the Isla del Sol line's value angle and the dessert-like sweetness of the cap, with tasting notes pointing to raw coffee, cocoa and roasted nuts over a budget-friendly presentation.

As for the cigar, it’s called ACID Kuba Arte, a 5 13/16 x 54 torpedo that uses a broadleaf maduro wrapper over an Indonesian binder and fillers from Nicaragua. It’s priced at $11.90 per cigar and it comes in one of seven limited edition water tower decorations.

halfwheel reports the addition of a 6×60 Gordito to the Sun Grown lineup and notes a Maduro sibling joining the Isla del Sol family. The piece emphasizes the line’s sugar tip and coffee infusion and lists launch details — sizes and street pricing — useful for smokers tracking the rollout.