Gifted by Drew Newman, 4th Generation Owner & General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars.

Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Undisclosed
Origin: USA

Factory: El Reloj (USA)
Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.
Release: 2024
Availability: Regular Production.

Size: 6×52, Toro.

Wrapper: Hazelnut beige, oily and silky smooth texture with tiny veins.

Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Light cedarwood, dry hay and walnuts.

1st third: Starts with toasted brioche buns, cedarwood, walnuts, hazelnuts and slight white pepper.

2nd third: Keeps on the smooth smoking experience steady.

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

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

3rd third: The peppery notes step forward whilst keeping the previous flavours steady.

Duration: 17:10-18:50, 1h 40min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a mild to medium strength profile. Enjoyable smooth smoking experience.

Result: In my book this is a 91 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André