Nutcracker Black XQ isn’t just a holiday cigar—it’s the cigar you reach for after Christmas dinner when dessert plates are cleared and only legends remain. This is Ezra Zion at full throttle, going back to their Nicaraguan roots and turning the indulgence dial all the way up.
The “XQ” designation stands for eXtra Quality—a private signal reserved only for the rarest, most luxurious tobaccos in the warehouse. Any cigar bearing XQ status is automatically Alpha-tier, and Nutcracker Black XQ proudly earns that distinction with the inclusion of Medio Tiempo ligero—arguably the richest, most decadent tobacco on Earth.
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Wrapper: 12-Year-Aged Criollo ’98
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Binder: Nicaraguan (undisclosed region)
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Filler: Nicaraguan, including rare Medio Tiempo Ligero (5–12 years aged)