belicosa
Belicosa, also written belicoso in some contexts, refers to a cigar vitola characterized by a tapered head. The term belicoso derives from Spanish, meaning “warlike” or “aggressive,” and the feminine form belicosa is used in some markets to describe the shape. The defining feature is a cap that tapers toward the tip, producing a conical head while the body remains relatively cylindrical.
The belicosa is similar to other tapered formats but generally features a shorter, more compact taper than
In practice, the belicosa shape can influence burn rate and flavor delivery, often concentrating some flavors
Notable examples and lines marketed as belicoso or belicosa vitolas exist across Cuban, Dominican, Honduran, and