Gifted by Maya Selva, owner of Maya Selva Cigars.
Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco’s cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Size: 4.2×40, Petit Corona.
Wrapper: Light milk chocolate or hazelnut, oily and smooth with slightly protruding veins.
Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Light cedarwood notes with hints of white pepper.
1st third: Starts with a medium roasted coffee, toasted bread and caramel sweetness.
2nd third: Keeps it’s previous flavours.
Burn: Burns fairly sharp with a firm and stable whiteish ash.
Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue and a medium light draw.
3rd third: No changes, keeps a well balanced flavour profile.
Duration: 16:30-17:20, 50 min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile.
Result: In my book this is an 91 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André