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
