Furia Inanna Limitada Second Elevation Corona Gorda
Furia Inanna² Second Elevation Corona Gorda – box of 10
- Vitola: Corona Gorda
- Length: 152 mm (6")
- Ring Gauge: 48 (approx. 19.1 mm)
- Origin: Nicaragua
- Manufacturer: AJ Fernandez, Nicaragua
- Blend: Didier Houvenaghel
- Wrapper: Ecuador Sungrown
- Binder: Not disclosed
- Filler: Undisclosed
- Aging: The tobacco was aged 4–7 years prior to rolling, and the cigars were aged an additional 20 months after rolling
- Strength: Medium
- Edition: 24,000 individually numbered cigars, distributed in 2,400 boxes of 10
- Packaging: Box of 10
Furia Inanna² Second Elevation is a limited edition created by Didier Houvenaghel. A total of only 24,000 individually numbered cigars have been produced, divided into 2,400 boxes of ten.
The release is available in a single format—Corona Gorda 6 × 48—and features an Ecuador Sungrown wrapper. The tobacco in the blend was aged for between four and seven years prior to rolling, followed by an additional 20 months of aging after production.
Didier Houvenaghel himself describes the underlying concept behind Inanna² as “aromatic tension” and sums up the release with the words: “It is not stronger. It is more exact.”
Package contents
- Pickup in Helsingborg, Sweden available for international customers
Description
Article no.: 1.0.1800-10p
Background – Inanna, the goddess who gave the series its name
The name Inanna comes from the Mesopotamian goddess Inanna. The name has been used for Furia’s limited-edition Inanna series, in which each release is intended to be a standalone creation with its own blend, format, and numbering.
Inanna² Second Elevation is therefore not a new version of the exact same cigar as the previous Inanna release. Instead, Didier Houvenaghel describes each Inanna as an independent expression within the same concept.
This is also evident in Second Elevation, which is launched in the Corona Gorda 6 × 48 format with an Ecuador Sungrown wrapper and a blend whose details regarding the binder and filler have not been disclosed.
What does “Second Elevation” mean?
“Second Elevation” marks the second release within the Inanna concept.
The basic idea is not that each new version should be stronger than the previous one. Instead, the focus is on a new expression of what Didier Houvenaghel describes as “aromatic tension” —the interplay between different characteristics in the tobacco and how the blend develops through the format.
Houvenaghel himself summarizes the idea behind Inanna²:
“It is not stronger. It is more precise.”
Second Elevation is therefore a distinct blend and a distinct format rather than a direct continuation of the previous edition.
Didier Houvenaghel—the blender behind Furia
Didier Houvenaghel is a Belgian agronomist, cigar developer, and author. He studied at both the Université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium and the University of Pinar del Río in Cuba, where his work with tropical crops and tobacco laid part of the foundation for his later career in the cigar industry.
He is the creator of brands such as Furia, Nicarao, La Ley, and La Preferida, and has collaborated for many years with AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua on the development and production of cigars.
Houvenaghel is also the author of *The Cigar, From Soil to Soul*, a comprehensive two-volume work on the cigar’s journey from tobacco cultivation and processing to blending, manufacturing, and tasting.
The Manufacturer – AJ Fernandez, Estelí
Furia Inanna² is manufactured in Nicaragua in collaboration with AJ Fernandez.
The collaboration between Didier Houvenaghel and AJ Fernandez dates back many years and encompasses several of the cigar brands and blends that Houvenaghel has developed.
For Inanna², the format is Corona Gorda 6 × 48. The wrapper is an Ecuador Sungrown, while the exact composition of the binder and filler has not been disclosed.
It is a deliberate choice on the part of the producer not to disclose the full composition of the blend.
What 4–7 years of aging and 20 months of rest entail
One of the most distinctive aspects of Furia Inanna² is how long the tobacco and the finished cigars have been allowed to age.
According to the manufacturer, the tobacco in the blend was aged for between four and seven years prior to rolling.
After the cigars were rolled, they were then allowed to rest for an additional 20 months before launch.
This means that both the raw material and the finished cigar have undergone extended aging periods before the product reaches the market. According to Didier Houvenaghel, this is a crucial part of the work behind Inanna² and its focus on structure, precision, and balance.
Flavor Profile
The flavor experience is always subjective and can vary from cigar to cigar.
At the presentation of Furia Inanna², the flavor profile was described as having notes of wood, roasted nuts, and cocoa, along with a balanced character and medium body.
Since the details regarding the binder and filler are kept secret, it is primarily the publicly stated Ecuador Sungrown wrapper, the format, and the long aging period that can be described in concrete terms.
We therefore do not specify any exact evolution from the first to the last third without having tasted the cigar ourselves.
Construction and Format
Furia Inanna² Second Elevation is produced in a single size:
Corona Gorda – 6 × 48
This corresponds to approximately 152 mm in length and a ring gauge of 48.
Each cigar is individually numbered. Instead of a traditional band, Furia’s characteristic black twine is wrapped around the cigar.
The binder and filler have not been disclosed, while the wrapper is listed as Ecuador Sungrown.
Who is the Furia Inanna² for?
The Furia Inanna² is particularly appealing to those who want to explore Didier Houvenaghel’s work with Furia and limited-edition blends.
With its medium strength, Corona Gorda format, and a longer aging process, it stands apart from many of Furia’s stronger offerings.
The limited edition and individual numbering also make Inanna² a distinctly separate release within the Furia series.
Storage
Furia Inanna² should be stored in the same way as other premium handmade cigars—in a stable environment with controlled humidity and temperature.
For long-term storage, a humidor or other suitable solution designed for cigars is recommended.
The cigars have already been aged for 20 months after rolling prior to launch, so no additional aging is required for them to be stored and enjoyed as intended by the manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Furia Inanna² Second Elevation
How strong is Furia Inanna²?
Furia Inanna² is classified as medium in strength and body. Didier Houvenaghel himself describes the focus as precision rather than increased strength.
What is the size of the Furia Inanna²?
The cigar is produced as a Corona Gorda in the 6 × 48 size, corresponding to approximately 152 mm in length.
What does “Second Elevation” mean?
It is the second standalone release in Furia’s Inanna concept. Each Inanna release has its own blend, its own format, and its own numbering.
How many Furia Inanna² cigars have been produced?
A total of 24,000 individually numbered cigars have been produced globally, divided into 2,400 boxes of ten cigars each.
What wrapper is used?
Furia Inanna² uses an Ecuador Sungrown wrapper. The binder and filler have not been disclosed.
How long has the tobacco been aged?
The tobacco was aged for between four and seven years prior to rolling. After production, the cigars were also allowed to rest for 20 months.
Is Furia Inanna² hand-rolled?
Yes, the cigar is handmade in Nicaragua.
Is Furia Inanna² sold individually?
Yes, at Kind Cigars, Furia Inanna² is available both as a single cigar and in a box of ten.
Is this a limited edition?
Yes. Once the 24,000 cigars produced are sold out, there will be no additional cigars from this specific limited edition in the original production run.