Gifted by Andrew Considine & Dave West of Small Batch Cigars & Avowed Cigar Company.
Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
Filler: Domincan Republic Criollo 98, Piloto Cubano, San Vicente & USA Pennsylvania
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Kelner SAS (Dominican Republic)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2025
Availability: Limited Edition of 2000 boxes of 10 cigars.
Size: 5.5×52, Gran Robusto.
Wrapper: Light milk chocolate brown, oily and silky smooth texture with tiny veins.
Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Cedarwood and walnuts.
1st third: Starts with a light dry wood, light floral sweetness, walnut and hazelnut note.
2nd third: Flows on the same route as before.
Burn: Burns fairly sharp with a firm and stable white ash.
Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a medium heat feel on the tongue with a medium light draw.
3rd third: The nuttiness is persistent throughout with a addition of ice cream waffle cones and cacao.
Duration: 15:35-17:05, 1h 30min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. A well balanced enjoyable smooth smoking experience.
Result: In my book this is a 90 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André

