Gifted by Riste Riatevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade.
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa.
Filler: USA Pennsylvania & Nicaraguan Condega, Estelí.

Size: 4×48, Short Robusto (Magnum).

Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth feeling with tiny veins.

Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Cedarwood and hay.

1st third: Starts with a smooth bready note, hay and cedarwood.

2nd third: No changes.

Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable white ash.

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

3rd third: Gets a little bitter towards the end with notes of toasted bread.

Duration: 21:45-22:35, 50 min.

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

Result: In my book this is an 88 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André