Black Works Studio Rorschach Sumatra

James Brown set out to brighten the original Black Works Studi Rorschach blend, and the Sumatra got him exactly where he wanted to go. Rolled at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the short robusto pairs an Indonesian Sumatra wrapper with a Nicaraguan Habano binder and all-Nicaraguan Jalapa filler. The result is medium-full in strength, more approachable than its sibling, and packed into a compact 4.5 x 48 that punches well above its price.

Soft cedar, cinnamon, and roasted cashews lead the way, with mild black pepper threading through the finish and a deep caramel sweetness settling in on the back half. The creamy, lingering finish is the real closer. Offered in 50-count boxes at just around $7 a stick, this one belongs in every humidor as a daily go-to