Gifted by Emmanuel Diaz, Marketing Coordinator for E.P. Carrillo Cigars.

Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco’s cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian.
Binder: Nicaraguan.
Filler: Nicaraguan.
Made in Dominican Republic.

Size: 7×49, Churchill.

Wrapper: Dark milk chocolate, oily and smooth with tiny veins.

Construction: Fairly firm with a even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Light wood notes.

1st third: Starts with a sweet pastry note, oak wood and some nuttiness.

2nd third: Keeps the same flavours.

Burn: Burns a little uneven, firm and stable gray ash.

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

3rd third: No changes, gets very boring in the last part.

Duration: 15:20-17:00, 1h 40min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a mild strength profile.

Result: In my book this is an 87 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André