Leccia Luchador Hombre

📌 Brand: Leccia Tobacco
📌 Line: Luchador
📌 Size: Hombre (5" × 54)
📌 Weight: 15.9 g
📌 Age: 9 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua

Tasting Notes

Black Pepper & Spice – A bold opening kick, sharp and lively
Dark Chocolate & Espresso – Bitter-sweet depth balancing the heat
Leather & Oak – Rustic backbone with earthy grit
Molasses Sweetness – A faint but pleasant undertone that softens the finish

First Impressions

The Luchador Hombre shows off a dark, toothy Mexican San Andrés wrapper that looks rugged and powerful. The roll feels firm and weighty in hand. Pre-light draw offers barnyard funk, cocoa, and a jab of pepper—clearly hinting this cigar isn’t here to play nice.

Smoking Experience

First Third – Immediate blast of black pepper and chili spice on the retrohale. Dark cocoa peeks through, with earthiness grounding the profile.

Second Third – Espresso and leather build, pepper mellows slightly, and a touch of molasses adds depth. Draw and burn remain steady despite the cigar’s punchy nature.

Final Third – Oak and earth dominate, pepper returns with force, and the sweetness fades. The Hombre closes with intensity, reminding you of its name and its lucha libre spirit.

Pairings

Alcohol: Espolòn Añejo Tequila — The tequila’s oak-aged vanilla and spice smooth out the Hombre’s raw pepper, amplifying the cocoa and molasses notes.

Tea: Lapsang Souchong — Smoky pine character meshes seamlessly with the cigar’s earthy leather and oak, enhancing the rustic vibe.

Music Pairing

“Corazón Espinado” – Santana ft. Maná — Passionate, fiery, and rooted in Mexican soul, perfectly matching the San Andrés wrapper.

Final Thoughts

The Leccia Luchador Hombre is a bold, unapologetic smoke that leans heavily into spice, earth, and strength. It’s not a cigar for beginners or for moments of subtlety, but when you want something powerful with raw personality, the Hombre steps into the ring with full force.

Final Score: 10/10