Gifted by Aladino Cigars.

Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Honduran Pinareño
Binder: Honduran Pinareño
Filler: Honduran Pinareño
Origin: Honduras

Factory: Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran (Honduras)
Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.
Release: 2025
Availability: Regular Production.

Size: 6×52, Toro.

Wrapper: Hazelnut shell brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.

Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Floral sweetness, peaches and sandalwood.

1st third: Starts with fresh peaches, sandalwood, roasted hazelnuts and foamed milk.

2nd third: Slight addition of white pepper in the background, otherwise keeping inline.

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

Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a light draw.

3rd third: A toasted bread note take the center stage, but the previous mentioned flavours are still there.

Duration: 14:30-15:50, 1h 20min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. An enjoyable smoking experience with a nice slight pepper spice lingering in the background.

Result: In my book this is a 90 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André Charuto Dias