Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco.
Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco’s cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Dark Rosado
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: 5,5×54, Robusto Grande.
Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins.
Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Hay notes.
1st third: Starts with a 65% dark chocolate, earthy notes and lightly charred oak.
2nd third: Hints of leather and white pepper appear supporting the previous flavours.
Burn: Burns fairly sharp with a firm and stable white ash.
Smoke: Light smoke and a medium heat feel on the tongue and a medium light draw.
3rd third: Keeps the same from part 2.
Duration: 19:45-21:15, 1h 30min.
Conclusion: A medium to full bodied cigar with a full strength profile.
Result: In my book this is an 89 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André