Wasabi

A thorough first-look tasting that focuses on the Wasabi’s unusual box-pressed candela presentation and how the peppery, vegetal notes develop into cream and wood. The review evaluates construction and provides scores that contextualize the cigar among other Backroom Series releases.

A review that pairs release history—including the limited 2018 run—with tasting notes that track the cigar’s peppery opening and evolution toward wood and sweetness. It also critiques the simple packaging and highlights the box-press and Habano tip as defining visual and flavor elements.

A multi-smoker team review that walks through pre-light aromatics, cold draw and each third of the cigar—documenting a strong pepper start that tames into wood, cream and sweet hay. The write-up focuses on construction, strength progression and how retrohaling amplifies the spice.