Gifted by Andrew Considine & Dave West of Small Batch Cigars & Avowed Cigar Company.

Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
Filler: Dominican Republic Cotuí Corojo 99, Criollo 98, Piloto Cubano & San Vicente
Origin: Dominican Republic

Factory: Kelner SAS (Dominican Republic)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2025
Availability: Limited Edition of 450 boxes of 10 cigars.

Size: 6×50, Toro.

Wrapper: Light milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.

Construction: A little giving but even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Pinewood and sandalwood.

1st third: Starts with sandalwood, ginger and nutmeg spice with a slight touch of licorice.

2nd third: Keeping on the level from part 1.

Burn: Burns hasty and sharp with a firm and stable white ash.

Smoke: Light voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a light draw.

3rd third: Notes of saffron buns and fresh mint added.

Duration: 14:15-15:30, 1h 15min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Nice complexity while being well balanced and enjoyable.

Result: In my book this is a 91 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André