1050. Despot Serie U Half Toro

Bought from Cigarworld, Germany.

Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Claro
Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Volado, Estelí Viso & Jalapa Viso
Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Cicatrasa (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.
Release: 2024
Availability: Regular Production.

Size: 4×52, Petit Robusto.

Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and coarse texture with small veins.

Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Light wood.

1st third: Starts with lightly toasted farm bread, pine nuts and light oakwood note.

2nd third: Additional notes of cinnamon and nutmeg spice together with cacao and marzipan.

Burn: Burns 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: More pronounced notes of roasted hazelnuts, medium roasted coffee and marzipan.

Duration: 18:35-19:15, 40min.

Conclusion: A full bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Very good complexity and tasty flavours throughout.

Result: In my book this is a 90 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André