462. Montecristo Media Corona

Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba

Size: 3.5×44, Petit Corona (Half Corona).

Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth with tiny veins.

Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Oakwood and hay.

1st third: Starts with a note of earthy sweetness, black pepper, oakwood and medium to dark roasted coffee.

2nd third: The black pepper notes are more prominent in the second part, otherwise it’s keeping the previous flavours.

Burn: Burns a little wonky with a firm and stable whiteish ash.

Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue and a very light draw.

3rd third: No changes from part 2.

Duration: 23:15-23:55, 40 min.

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

Result: In my book this is an 89 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André

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