Bought at Cigarworld, Germany.

Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2024
Availability: Regular Production for the international market and limited to 1000 boxes for the US market.

Size: 6×50, Toro.

Wrapper: Hazelnut brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.

Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Cedarwood.

1st third: Starts with cedarwood, roasted almonds, toasted sourdough bread and ginger but without that harsh spice.

2nd third: Additional notes of lemon sponge cake, milk chocolate and keeping the roasted almonds and cedarwood going.

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

Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a medium draw.

3rd third: Continues inline with the previous flavours.

Duration: 16:15-17:45, 1h 30min.

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

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

/Cigar Reviewer André Charuto Dias