JFR Lunatic Torch Mad Folk

Length:  4 3/4″
Ring Gauge: 70
Strength: Medium

When you see the word “Lunatic” on a cigar label, most people would assume that the cigar is the equivalent of eating a ghost pepper. Super strong, super spicey, and destined to leave a mark on your palate. Thankfully, that’s not the case with this cigar, but we’ll talk more about that shortly. The Lunatic and the Lunatic Torch lines are an extension of Aganorsa Leaf’s JFR line. These cigars were designed to really showcase the company’s Nicaraguan grown Corojo tobaccos. With its unusual look, the JFR Lunatic Torch Mad Folk is an interesting cigar to be a showcase product. The first thing you’ll notice is that it has 2 giant bands that take up a lot of real estate on this short, thick cigar. The other item of note is it’s shaggy or unfinished foot. It kind of looks like they ran out of wrapper leaf, but it’s like that for a reason.

Their intention was to showcase the Lunatic Torch’s Nicaragua filler tobaccos. It’s kind of a gimmick, but in this case, the tobaccos have great flavor. About a half inch in, the filler meets the wrapper leaf and things change. Using a reddish-brown Corojo ’99 wrapper grown by Aganorsa in Jalapa, Nicaragua, this super thick cigar is smooth, well-balanced, and thick. It clocks in at over an inch in diameter. It helps keep the cigar cool burning and enjoyable. Tasting notes include cedar, roasted nuts, and pepper with hints of honey and other spices. Lovers of large ring gauge cigars will enjoy this!