Gifted by Darren Cioffi, owner of Principle Cigars.
Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000
Binder: Dominican Republic Cotuí
Filler: 2x Dominican Republic, USA & Mexico
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Republic)
Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.
Release: 2025
Availability: Regular Production
Size: 6.1×52, Toro.
Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.
Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Oakwood.
1st third: Starts with chestnuts, oakwood, toasted brioche rolls and cappuccino foam.
2nd third: Unchanged.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable white-ish ash.
Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a medium light draw.
3rd third: Slight mint spice lingers in the sides of the mouth, with notes of raw hazelnuts added to the mix.
Duration: 17:20-18:40, 1h 20min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. It’s a solid cigar experience, nothing too outstanding but still very enjoyable.
Result: In my book this is a 90 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André
