Esteban Carreras Mr Brownstone Sesenta

The Esteban Carreras Mr. Brownstone Sesenta is an intense, full-bodied boutique cigar from Nicaragua that impresses with its generous size and a powerful range of flavours. With its dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, it offers a sweet, spicy and complex smoking experience. It is produced at the company’s own Tabacalera Carreras in Estelí – renowned for distinctive Maduro blends with depth and structure.

Origin and size

The Sesenta measures 152 mm with a generous ring gauge of 60 – ideal for long, full-bodied smoking sessions with a cool draw. The combination of a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos results in a powerful yet harmoniously balanced experience with flavours of earth, dark chocolate and espresso.

Appearance and Construction

The wrapper is dark brown to almost black, noticeably oily and distinctly veined – typical of fermented Broadleaf. The cigar is rolled round (Parejo), tightly packed and evenly finished. The elegant band, featuring shades of copper and black, lends it a modern, confident look.

Taste experience

Even on a cold draw, notes of earth, cocoa and dried fruit dominate. Upon lighting, a dense smoke unfolds with aromas of dark chocolate, coffee and leather. In the second third, roasted nuts, cedar wood and a subtle sweetness come to the fore. The final third reveals notes of toast, dark spices and a velvety Maduro sweetness. The strength ranges from upper medium to full-bodied, whilst remaining consistently balanced and aromatically well-rounded.

Rating and conclusion

The Mr Brownstone Sesenta is a substantial Maduro cigar for experienced aficionados who appreciate a deep, long-lasting smoking experience with complex aromas. Its large size makes it perfect for the evening – full-bodied, strong and full of character, with a balanced interplay of sweetness and spice.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: Very dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, coarsely veined.
Cigar interior: Tightly rolled, round Parejo format, even draw.
Smoke: Full-bodied , creamy, very high volume.
Flavour: Dark chocolate , espresso, leather, earth, cedar, roasted nuts, toast, dark fruit, pipe tobacco.
Burn: Even burn, stable ash, very good burn time.