Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.
Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente Y Cia. (Dominican Republic)
Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.
Release: 2017
Availability: Limited Edition.
Size: 5.2×48, Robusto.
Wrapper: Almond beige, smooth texture with tiny veins.
Construction: A little giving and a little uneven feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Hay and sugar water.
1st third: Starts with shortbread, hay and whipped cream.
2nd third: Unchanged.
Burn: Burns fairly sharp with a firm and stable white-ish ash.
Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a medium heat feel on the tongue with a light draw.
3rd third: Notes of roasted chestnuts added.
Duration: 16:15-17:15, 1h.
Conclusion: A mild bodied cigar with a mild strength profile. While smooth and enjoyable it lacked that special thing associated with the brands made by Fuente.
Result: In my book this is a 88 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André

