Havana Horse Black

Havana Horse Black is the dark-looking member of the Havana line produced by Tabacos Catarinenses in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. According to the maker's description, it is prepared from selected Virginia and Burley leaves processed with aromatic casing; the Virginia side carries the sweetness while the Burley side carries the body and burn balance. The leaf is ribbon cut and sold in 45-gram packs.

Nicotine is moderate and the smoke's fullness is medium, positioning it as an everyday blend that can be smoked throughout the day. It suits smokers curious about one of the accessible aromatics on the Brazilian market, looking for a soft, sweet smoke rather than heavy Latakia or intense English blends.