James Hetfield of the legendary hard rock group Metallica turned heads when he joined forces with cigar-making phenom Jonathan Drew, and Rob Dietrich, the master distiller behind Metallica’s Blackened whiskey, to launch the Blackened M81 “Maduro to the Core” series. The power trio returns with another boldly satisfying, innovative line: The Blackened S84 “Shade to Black” series.
The Blackened S84 Corona Doble is a visually stunning 7” x 50 stick cloaked in a silky and bright Connecticut Shade wrapper grown in Ecuador. Below is a blend reminiscent of the original M81’s mixture featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf binder paired with Nicaraguan and Pennsylvanian Broadleaf filler tobacco. Swapping out the original’s Maduro wrapper for a pristine Connecticut Shade leaf gives the smoke a more refined character while retaining a familiar, engagingly outgoing personality.
The Blackened S84 Corona Doble is not your traditional Connecticut-wrapped smoke, tossing mild-mannered trappings aside for a lively, break-the-rules-and-like-it good time. The party kicks off with well-defined swaths of pepper, oak, and cedar notes. An earthy core provides the perfect runway for chocolate, salted nut, and spice flavors to take off. The medium-plus smoke crescendos to a full-flavored, sweet-tinged climax.
The Blackened S84 Corona Doble’s rich yet smooth and sophisticated character will delight fans of Connecticut wrappers and Maduro-heavy blends alike. You don’t have to be a Metallica fan to enjoy the harmonious blend’s delights. So, pair this future hall of famer with whiskey and dive into “Shade to Black.”
