A premium, 100% Nicaraguan puro, the K by Karen Berger Ixtelli Robusto is made by hand at the Estelí Cigars S.A. plant in Estelí, Nicaragua. The "Ixtelli" brand, developed by Karen Berger (commonly referred to as the "Queen of Cigars"), is a celebration of the nation's tobacco legacy and is named after the historic pre-Columbian name for the Estelí region.

First Third: Wood & Crisp Spice

Oakwood, cedar, and fresh black or white pepper are the predominant notes.

Background Nuances: The cigar begins with a bright retrohale, pronounced floral undertones, and an earthy, fragrant background.

Texture: Crisp and clean, creating a traditional Nicaraguan spice-forward taste that is tasty but not overpowering.

Second Third: Herbal and Creamy Sweetness

Sweet butter crackers, honeycomb, and smooth green tea are the main notes.

Background Nuances: A wave of roasted nuts, including cashew and pistachio, appears as the first pepper softens.

Texture: As the natural sugars from the Jalapa-grown wrapper take control, the profile becomes notably smoother, creamier, and sweeter.

Final Third: Rich & Dark Finish

Dominant Notes: Rich cocoa and dark roasted coffee beans.

Background Nuances: Deeper, rustic tones of earth, ripe plantain, or grass round out the final stretch. 

Texture: The body settles into a dense, warming smoke with a lingering, sweet-yet-savoury finish that remains balanced right down to the nub.