Gifted by a friend.
Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic Criollo 98, HBA, Corojo & USA Pennsylvania
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera Blackbird Dominicana (Dominican Republic).
Box: Sold in 21 count boxes.
Release: 2019
Availability: Regular Production.
Size: 5×50, Robusto (Closed foot).
Wrapper: Oakwood brown, coarse texture with small veins.
Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Light sandalwood.
1st third: Starts with pencilwood, floral sweetness, peanut shells and touches of citrus zest.
2nd third: A cashew nut roundness, cacoa powder and slight herbal spice added and most prominent in this part.
Burn: 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: Unchanged from part 2.
Duration: 21:45-23:00, 1h 15min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Enjoyable smooth smoking experience.
Result: In my book this is a 89 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André
