Description

The RoMa Craft Intemperance VO 1920 George Remus is a commanding robusto from the revered Intemperance Volstead 1920 line, immortalising George Remus, the audacious Prohibition kingpin famed for his medicinal whisky empire. Measuring exactly 5 inches in length with a substantial 56 ring gauge, this Nicaraguan puro emerges from the skilled hands at TAVICUSA factory in Estelí, boasting a two-year-aged Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed maduro wrapper—dark, oily, and richly veined—over a Mexican San Andrés binder and a potent core of Dominican Corojo ’98 and Nicaraguan Criollo fillers. It delivers medium-full strength and body across a luxurious 75-90 minute journey. First puffs unleash a bold black pepper assault softened by velvety dark coffee and intense cocoa, with earthy leather and charred cedar weaving through. The middle third blooms into warm baking spices—cinnamon, nutmeg—and toasted almonds, accented by molasses sweetness, dried fruit, and a zesty citrus lift for exquisite balance. Nearing the nub, white pepper retrohales intensify alongside mineral notes and roasted nuts, resolving in a creamy, resilient Nicaraguan finish that demands retoasting for peak nuance. Ideal for contemplative evenings or spirited debates, it garners 93+ ratings for its rebellious depth. RoMa Craft masterfully distils bootlegging bravado into leaf, yielding a sophisticated powerhouse.