Description

The El Septimo Emperor Yao Connecticut Torpedo from the Emperor Collection is a Costa Rican masterpiece measuring 6½ inches long with a commanding 60 ring gauge, offering a medium-bodied smoke lasting about 90 minutes. Its smooth, creamy Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano binder and fillers from Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador delivers refined notes of cream, toasted nuts, oak, hay, subtle cinnamon, vanilla sweetness, and floral elegance with velvety balance. Igniting reveals a gentle first third dominated by hay and cedar with creamy undertones, transitioning seamlessly into nutty midnotes of roasted almonds and oak accented by warming cinnamon spice. The final third builds subtle vanilla sweetness and floral sophistication, culminating in a harmonious, lingering finish that rewards patience. Hand-rolled to honour Emperor Yao’s legendary wisdom, this torpedo’s tapered head concentrates flavours for intensified complexity while maintaining flawless construction—effortless draw, abundant aromatic smoke, and impeccably even burn line throughout. Perfect for extended contemplative sessions paired with fine bourbon or morning coffee, it embodies El Septimo’s imperial luxury with approachable elegance rather than overwhelming power. The multi-origin blend ensures balanced evolution without harshness, making it accessible yet captivating for seasoned aficionados seeking serene sophistication in robust format. A true collector’s gem blending artisanal precision with historical reverence.