The Capitol cigars were blended by none other than Rafael Nodal, of Aging Room, and are an homage to the roaring 1920s. They are produced in Nicaragua by Plasencia.
Blend-wise, the Capitol cigars are Nicaraguan puros. The Capitol Swing size was added earlier this year, bringing the total sizes to 4.
The wrapper is of a shiny Colorado hue that is smooth to the touch. Construction is good, with the head finished in a pigtail, and the filling is generous.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 44 x 130 mm (5 ⅛″)
- Wrapper: Nicaragua
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $ – | € 8.8
Capitol Swing: the cold draw reveals aromas of hazelnut and wood. Once lit, it opens with hazelnut and wood notes, accompanied by a very perceptible sapidity.
Further into the first third, a sour cream note is added to the hazelnut, and wood. There is also an espresso aroma coming through from time to time. The strength is medium-light (2/5).
The profile remains unchanged in the second third, with the exception of the sapidity disappearing. The strength is now a solid medium body (3/5).
A white pepper spice is added in the last third while the remaining flavor profile is confirmed. The strength remains unchanged.
Overall, the Capitol Swing is a solid smoke that starts out a bit rough due to its intense sapidity, but fortunately evens out after the first third.