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Outpost Field Notes: Mexican San Andres Tobacco
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MENTION CENTRAL AMERICAN CIGARS
and Mexico isn't the destination that typically comes to mind. But we had a feeling there was something special lurking beneath the surface and set our sights on unmasking a regional secret.
Our JOURNEY unveiled THE unexpected
We found a supple tobacco leaf with a deep yet understated sweetness in a country shallowly revered for its intense spices and dry climate.
The Mexican San Andres wrapper
is complex and delicate in all the right ways. And when balanced with a spicier Nicaraguan filler leaves and an African binder, the result is a great smoking experience and a lesson in taking time to read the book behind the cover.