Esteban Carreras Hellcat Sesenta

The Esteban Carreras Chupacabra Hellcat Sesenta is an expressive boutique cigar from Nicaragua that impresses with its powerful flavour profile, high-quality craftsmanship and imposing size. Featuring a dark, oily San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a box-pressed body and the characteristic pigtail end, it embodies the signature style of Esteban Carreras: intense, distinctive and of the highest quality. It is produced at the company’s own Tabacalera Carreras in Estelí, the heart of Nicaraguan cigar-making.

Origin and size

The Sesenta measures 152 mm in length with an impressive ring gauge of 60. This format combines a full-bodied presence with a long smoking time. It features a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and a spicy, robust filler from Nicaragua. The box-pressed shape with a pigtail ensures a smooth draw and a cooler, more consistent smoking experience – perfect for experienced aficionados.

Appearance and craftsmanship

The cigar features an almost black, slightly glossy Oscuro wrapper, which is finely veined and oily. The square-pressed shape is neatly finished, with optimal draw resistance. Two strikingly designed cigar bands, along with the ornate pigtail at the head, make it a real eye-catcher.

Taste Profile

The dry draw is dominated by notes of dark chocolate, earth and cedar. Once lit, the cigar opens with robust flavours of pepper, leather and dark chocolate. The middle third brings roasted notes, coffee and a subtle natural sweetness. In the final third, notes of toast, nuts and dark fruit emerge. The smoke is creamy and full-bodied, and the strength is clearly in the full-bodied range.

Rating and conclusion

The Hellcat Sesenta is an opulent Maduro cigar with plenty of body, depth and craftsmanship. Its combination of intense flavour, smooth smoke and exceptional size makes it the ideal choice for late evenings or special occasions. It combines strength, sophistication and character in a thoroughly impressive overall package.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: Very dark, oily San Andrés Maduro wrapper in a box-pressed format with an artful pigtail.
Cigar interior: Tightly rolled, open draw, impeccable construction.
Smoke: Creamy , dense, very high smoke volume.
Flavour: Dark chocolate , pepper, coffee, leather, toast, earth, nuts, dark fruit, cedar.
Burn: Even burn, stable white ash.