Some mornings just line up right. I got up early, knocked out a few hill sprints, and followed it up with a short ruck. Putting in the work first always makes a cigar feel earned, and I knew I’d enjoy this one even more because of it.
After cooling down, I made a French press and settled in on the deck with the Warfighter 7.62 Field Sumatra Robusto. The morning was calm, the coffee was hot, and the cigar looked ready to go. I hadn’t seen many reviews on this one, which made me even more curious to see what this Field Sumatra had to offer.
This cigar review continues our look at veteran-owned cigar brands, and like the Garrison line, this one carries the same Warfighter Tobacco Company craftsmanship, reliability, and that no-nonsense consistency that speaks for itself.
Profile: Medium-bodied
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra)
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Habano
Factory: Estaban Carreras (Estelí, Nicaragua)
Sizes Available: Robusto (5" x 52), Toro (6" x 52), Double Corona (7" x 50)
Notable Feature: Smooth, balanced flavor with floral notes, subtle leather, and earth tones
Price Point: Around $10–11 per cigar
Warfighter Tobacco Company was built by veterans, for veterans and first responders, the kind of people who understand what discipline, grit, and pride in your work really mean. Their cigars reflect that same mindset: shared experience, craftsmanship, and loyalty. All things I can get behind.
The 7.62 mm Field Sumatra comes from their Field Line, cigars made to perform in real-world conditions. A natural Sumatra wrapper covers a Nicaraguan Habano binder and Nicaraguan Habano filler, crafted at Esteban Carreras’ factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, where attention to detail shows in every cigar they produce. The result is a wonderful blend that offers a consistently smooth smoking experience with earthy sweetness and great flavor that stays steady from start to finish.
This cigar was built for early mornings, long days, and quiet nights, proof that a handmade premium cigar doesn’t need to be complicated to be satisfying.
The natural Sumatra wrapper has a medium-brown color with a faint reddish hue and a soft oil sheen. It’s clean, evenly rolled, and shows tight seams with minimal veins, the kind of precision and quality I’ve come to expect from Esteban Carreras’ team in Estelí.
The band’s black-and-tan design fits the Field Line look perfectly. On the cold draw, I got earth tones, a few floral notes, and a touch of subtle leather with just a hint of sweetness in the background.
From the first light, the cigar gives a smooth, steady draw with flavors of roasted coffee, cedar, and a touch of pepper. There’s a bit of leather and spice on the retrohale, not harsh, just balanced and earthy.
As it settles in, the Sumatra wrapper brings a faint sweetness that plays perfectly with the coffee notes. Smoke production stays full and clean, coating the palate evenly without any bite.
It’s a medium-bodied cigar that delivers great flavor and keeps your attention without ever trying too hard.
The middle third keeps that same steady rhythm. Leather and wood stay at the core, with earth tones and a light spice weaving through. The Nicaraguan Habano binder holds everything together nicely, keeping it right in that sweet spot between balance and body.
A touch of toasted nuts and a bit of cocoa show up as the profile rounds out. It’s not trying to be overly complex; it’s just consistent, and that’s exactly what I appreciate about the Warfighter 7.62 Field Sumatra. It just delivers.
The final stretch deepens just a bit. Wood, coffee, and soft pepper make up the backbone, with the Sumatra wrapper adding a lingering creaminess that ties it all together. A faint sweetness comes through, but what really stands out is how clean and composed the finish feels.
The burn line stays almost perfect, the ash holds tight, and the draw never wavers. By the end, the flavor stays steady and grounded, the kind of great cigar you don’t have to overthink to enjoy.
Burn performance lived up to Esteban Carreras’ reputation, steady, even, and clearly built by skilled hands. It burned slowly and evenly from start to finish, with only a light touch-up around the halfway point.
The ash stacked neatly, light gray with just a bit of flake. The draw was spot on, cool, flavorful smoke on every pull.
This handmade cigar proves that precision construction and dependable performance don’t have to come at a premium price.
At around ten bucks a stick, the Warfighter 7.62 Field Sumatra hits that sweet spot between affordability and premium quality.
Built in Estelí by the craftsmen at Esteban Carreras, this cigar reflects Warfighter’s standard for reliability and pride.
Whether you’re wrapping up a night shift, kicking back after a workout, or catching a quiet sunrise, it’s a cigar that just fits, dependable, balanced, and easy to love, box after box.
The Warfighter 7.62 Field Sumatra isn’t trying to be something it's not; it’s just a solid, well-built cigar that does everything right. The flavor profile stays consistent from light to nub: coffee, wood, leather, and earth working in perfect rhythm.
It earns your respect through simplicity, precision, and purpose. The burn was excellent, the construction reliable, and the overall experience smooth and satisfying from start to finish.
For anyone looking for a premium cigar that’s dependable, flavorful, and made by people who live the same values they roll into each stick, this one stands tall in the Field Line.
| Category | Rating (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Flavor | 8.9 |
| Construction | 8.7 |
| Burn / Draw |
8.8 |
| Value | 8.8 |
| Overall Rating | ⭐ 8.8 / 10 |
A handmade Sumatra cigar that stays true to the Warfighter name, steady, reliable, and built for those who appreciate a job well done.
If you haven’t tried Warfighter Tobacco yet, the 7.62 Field Sumatra is a great place to start. You’ll find it, along with the full lineup of Garrison, Victory, and Field Line cigars, right here at After Action Cigars, where craftsmanship, camaraderie, and good smoke meet in every box.
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