Danli Honduras Catrina de mi Vida Maduro Toro
Posted on May 19 2021
Vitola: 6x52 | Smoking Time: 78 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $10
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro | Binder: Criollo '98 Viso & Seco | Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Criollo '98
Danli Honduras is a newer boutique produced at Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co. in Danli, Honduras. The Catrina de mi Vida line comes in Connecticut, Corojo, and Maduro.
Visual Inspection: Wrapped in purple paper that complements the dark brown Maduro leaf. Smooth, oily wrapper with present veins and near-invisible seams. Aromas: barnyard, cherry, chocolate, wood. Cold draw flat but with light floral and cherry notes. Head cap came off on V-cut but caused no draw issues.
First Third: Immediately bursts with flavor — cherrywood, Brazilian nuts, dry earth, with cream and baker’s chocolate peeking through. Light and smooth smoke. Burn line needed one touch-up then cleaned up nicely.
Second Third: Practically seeping oil from the burn line. Consistent baker’s chocolate, dark roasted coffee, and Brazilian nuts. Chocolate cake and whipped cream appear on the exhale. Retrohale: charred wood and black pepper. Very smooth and sweeter than expected from a dark Maduro.
Final Third: Gaining pepper as sweetness fades — baking spices, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a creamy finish. Bitter espresso and cocoa nuts become more prevalent as creamy undertones slowly fade.
Final Thoughts: A slowly progressing experience — a nice smooth ride that works as either a first cigar of the day or a nightcap. Look out for the DaHots sampler that includes the whole Danli portfolio. Worth giving them your time.
-Sam
Frequently asked questions
Is Danli Honduras tobacco grown in Honduras?
Not in this case — the Catrina doesn’t use Honduran tobacco despite being rolled in Honduras. It’s common for boutique brands to roll in Honduran factories using tobacco from Nicaragua or Ecuador, as is the case here.
What is "Catrina" a reference to?
La Catrina is an iconic Mexican cultural symbol — the elegant skull figure associated with Día de los Muertos. The cigar’s name and imagery celebrate this vibrant folk art tradition while delivering a full-featured Maduro smoking experience.
Is the Danli Honduras Catrina worth $10?
Yes — medium-plus body with quality Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over 78 minutes at $10 is solid value. The reviewer notes the V-cut caused the head cap to come off without affecting the smoke — a minor construction note on an otherwise enjoyable cigar.