Aladino has been a favorite brand of mine since its inception in 2015. Company founders Julio Eiroa and his son Justo Eiroa have made the brand one of the most popular Honduran brands in the market, and are best known for their use of authentic Corojo tobacco grown on their farms.

The Aladino Fuma Noche (meaning “night smoke”) according to the Eiroa’s is meant to be a “rich, intense and dense, geared for those who seek a fuller-bodied smoke.” The family is mum about the specific details about the blend. It is only available in one size.

• Wrapper: Undisclosed Maduro
• Binder: Honduran
• Filler: Honduran
• Size: 6 1/4 x 54

Generally, I think of Maduro as presenting darker, but the Aladino Fuma Noche has a lightly mottled medium brown wrapper with small veins. The construction was on point evidenced by a great draw and burn that I did not need to touch up. The ash is grey and holds well. It produces plenty of smoke throughout.

Flavor Profile:

• First Third: The initial flavors are notes of cedar, salt, white pepper, rye bread, citrus, and leather. The finish is fruity and creamy with a sweetness accompanied by notes of nuts and light coffee.
• Second Third: The flavors become creamier with prominent notes of cedar, nuts, and cocoa. The retrohale brings out white and cayenne pepper.
• Final Third: The cedar flavor evolves to resemble the wood in a workshop, with more black pepper present in the retrohale and on the palate.

I would personally classify the Fuma Noche as a medium-bodied cigar that moves towards medium +, but it is a strong cigar with a solid nicotine hit.

Conclusion: The Aladino Fuma Noche is not just blowing smoke, offering a complex and evolving flavor profile with a satisfying strength. It is well-constructed and provides a pleasant smoking experience from start to finish. Highly recommended.