The La Relatos line from Warped was first introduced at the PCA trade show, then called IPCPR, in 2018. Relatos is spanish for story and the cigar is dedicated to stories Kyle Gellis, owner of Warped, has shared with his father.
The First, as the name suggests, is the first size introduced. Other sizes are planned to be added to this line. La Relatos is made at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa (TABSA) in Esteli, Nicaragua.
The cigar is dressed in a smooth Colorado-colored wrapper that has only a few small veins present. Construction is excellent with a uniform filling.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 38 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $9.3 – € 9.3
Warped La Relatos The First: notes of ripe fruit, wood, and spices are revealed in the cold draw. Once lit, the cigar starts with espresso, white pepper, leather, and vegetal notes.
The first third continues with espresso, white pepper, and leather. There is a sourness present on the palate as well. A combination of nuts and cream is lingering in the background, and strength is medium (3/5).
In the second third, the white pepper picks up in intensity, followed by leather and nuts, mainly hazelnut. A slight vegetal note is coming through in the background, and the coffee and sour sensation have disappeared. Strength remains medium (3/5).
The last third becomes spicier as the white pepper notes morph into more of a chili pepper flavor. The hazelnut and leather follow right behind the spice, and the vegetal note is more present now. Strength has increased to a medium-full level (4/5).
Overall, the Warped La Relatos The First is a complex smoke with a well-balanced profile. The aromas are deep and structured, and the intensity of said aromas increases throughout the smoke, making for a satisfying finale.