1057. La Ley Reserva 2018 Exquisito

Gifted by a friend.

Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua & Honduras
Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernández Cigars de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 21 count boxes.
Release: 2023
Availability: Limited Edition of 573 boxes of 21 cigars.

Size: 4.9×48, Robusto.

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

Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Light cedarwood.

1st third: Starts with a buttered and well toasted bread, medium roasted coffee and roasted hazelnuts.

2nd third: Notes of chocolate mousse gets added.

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

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

3rd third: It’s keeping it’s creamy chocolatey, roasted hazelnuts and toasted bread notes until the very end.

Duration: 17:00-18:20, 1h 20min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Very enjoyable smooth smoking experience yet with a rich flavour profile still making it interesting.

Result: In my book this is a 92 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André