Rojas Street Tacos Carnitas

When you want all the depth of the Street Tacos lineup without the heavy-hitting punch of the Barbacoa, the Carnitas is your answer. Noel Rojas kept the same box-pressed format and Nicaraguan binder and filler from Condega, but swapped in a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that takes the whole blend in a smoother, creamier direction.

Medium in strength, it layers creamy cedar, toasted cashews, maple syrup, and a thread of espresso that builds quietly from first light to the nub. A hint of white pepper and vanilla keep it from ever going flat. For the price, it's one of the most flavorful Connecticut-wrapped smokes you'll find from any boutique maker right now. Add a bundle to your rotation and you'll see why these keep selling out.