1021. Foundation Highclere Castle Victorian Toro

Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.

Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.
Release: 2019
Availability: Regular Production.

Size: 6×50, Toro.

Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and silky smooth texture with tiny veins.

Construction: A little giving and fairly even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Cedarwood, Herbs and dried fruits.

1st third: Strong hit of dark roasted coffee, cedarwood and cashew nuts.

2nd third: Dark honey and bitter almonds take the frontline in this part.

Burn: Burns fairly sharp with a firm and stable white-ish ash.

Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a medium heat feel on the tongue with a light draw.

3rd third: Continues inline with previous flavours.

Duration: 17:35-19:15, 1h 40min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. A enjoyable smooth smoking experience, with nice sweetness.

Result: In my book this is a 89 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André