Ave Maria Dark Knight Robusto

The Ave Maria brand is known for its elegance in not only its smokes but in the packaging as well. Like the others in the Ave Maria portfolio, the Dark Knight features a stunning band and has the quality that people have come to expect from them. Crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua by the talented hands of master-blender A.J. Fernandez – who needs no introduction among experienced cigar smokers – Ave Maria features top tobaccos grown in Nicaragua’s volcanic and super fertile soils. Each Ave Maria that we’ve had the pleasure of sampling – and there have been many now over the years – features excellent construction and rich flavor.

Many Ave Maria blends land among the most brawny out there, and the Dark Knight is also another rich and powerful cigar. The attractive Nicaraguan broadleaf maduro wrapper cloaks a Nicaraguan binder and an array of Nicaraguan long fillers. Light it up and you’ll enjoy up-front notes of spice and leather transitioning into a smooth, rich, dark chocolate finishing note. Despite its potency, this gorgeous handmade still finishes smooth and balanced, as we’ve come to expect from A.J. Fernandez. For a beverage pairing, try a fresh-brewed cappuccino.