Size: 6 x 54 Factory: Fabrica de Oveja Negra, Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Ometepe) Tasting Notes: Dark cocoa, roasted coffee, brown sugar, black pepper, earth, mineral, baking spice Descending Shadows is the spiciest of the three HDA blends, and it earns that reputation honestly. The Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper brings a gorgeous golden-brown sheen and delivers a bolder, more peppery character than the Habano or Maduro leaves on the other two lines. Underneath, the Esteli, Condega, and Ometepe fillers add layers of dark cocoa, roasted coffee, and an earthy depth that grounds the spice and keeps it from running away. There's a brown sugar sweetness that weaves in and out as you smoke, and the retrohale carries a sharp black pepper note that balances the richer tones. Medium-full in body and strength, and it builds as you go. The 6 x 54 Toro format lets this blend stretch out and develop, and the construction from Oveja Negra is dialed in. Even burn, great draw, tons of smoke. Shop the HDA Descending Shadows Toro now at Creekside Cigar Co. Premium cigars, curated samplers, and honest recommendations shipped right to your door.