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
