Gifted by Maya Selva Cigars.
Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Honduran Jamastrán Valley
Binder: Honduran Jamastrán & Nicaraguan Estelí
Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
Origin: Honduras
Factory: Fábrica de Puros MSC (Honduras)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2024
Availability: Limited Edition of 2025 boxes of 10 cigars.
Size: 6.2×52, Pyramid.
Wrapper: Hazelnut brown, oily and silky smooth texture with tiny veins.
Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Cloves, cinnamon and cedarwood.
1st third: Starts with cacao covered forest berries, nutmeg and cedarwood.
2nd third: While keeping the above mentioned flavours steady, there are also notes of cloves and cinnamon added that I got in the cold draw.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable white ash.
Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a cool feel on the tongue with a light draw.
3rd third: Keeps inline with previous parts.
Duration: 15:15-16:35, 1h 20min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Enjoyable smooth smoking experience that reminds me of Christmas.
Result: In my book this is a 91 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André

