460. Montecristo Especiales No. 2 Vintage 2009

Gifted by a friend.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba

Size: 6×38, Panetela (Laguito No. 2).

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

Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Oakwood.

1st third: Starts with a slight bitter almond note followed by humus and oakwood.

2nd third: Keeps it’s consistent flavours.

Burn: Burns fairly sharp with a firm and stable whiteish ash.

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

3rd third: Keeps it’s previous notes with a added toasted bread note.

Duration: 20:40-21:40, 1h.

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

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

/Cigar Reviewer André

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