Curivari Socrates 550 (5.5x50 / 5 Pack)

Curivari Socrates brings a distinctive new dimension to Curivari's boutique portfolio while paying homage to owner and blender Andreas Throuvalas's Greek heritage. Known primarily for Nicaraguan-focused blends, Curivari takes a different approach with Socrates, pairing its Nicaraguan tobacco core with a dark Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper for a rich combination of sweetness, earth, and spice.

At the heart of Curivari Socrates is a blend of Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos surrounded by a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. This departure from Curivari's predominantly all-Nicaraguan compositions gives Socrates its own identity within the collection. The Maduro wrapper complements the naturally spicy character of the Nicaraguan interior while contributing additional richness and subtle sweetness.

Generally medium to full-bodied, Curivari Socrates offers tasting notes that may be reminiscent of oak, cinnamon, dark cocoa, earth, leather, roasted coffee, black pepper, toasted nuts, and natural tobacco sweetness. Oak and earthy characteristics can provide the foundation of the profile, while cinnamon-like spice, leather, cocoa, and Maduro sweetness contribute additional dimensions as the cigar develops. Individual flavor, aroma, strength, construction, and overall smoking characteristics may vary by cigar and individual palate.

The contrast between the Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper and Nicaraguan tobacco core is central to the character of Socrates. The darker wrapper adds a sweet and roasted dimension that complements the pepper and spice of the Nicaraguan tobaccos, creating an engaging sweet-and-spicy profile with plenty of depth for Maduro enthusiasts to explore.

Curivari's small-production philosophy further adds to the appeal of Socrates. Blended by Andreas Throuvalas, the cigar combines boutique production, Nicaraguan tobacco, a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, and approachable pricing, making it an attractive way to experience a different side of Curivari's blending portfolio.

For adult cigar enthusiasts drawn to Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrappers, Nicaraguan tobacco, sweet-and-spicy profiles, boutique cigar production, and strong value, Curivari Socrates offers a compelling addition to the humidor. With layers of oak, cinnamon, dark cocoa, earth, leather, roasted coffee, pepper, toasted nuts, and natural sweetness, Socrates provides a rich and distinctive expression of Curivari's evolving blending style.