Gifted by Jonathan Drew President and Founder of Drew Estate.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Infused with coffee essence from Nicaragua coffee (Jinotega & Matagalapa).

Size: 4×32, Coronete (Exquisito)

Wrapper: Nutty, smooth with tiny veins.

Construction: Soft but even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Sugar water and hay.

1st third: Starts with a smooth but light taste of toasted bread and sugar water.

2nd third: No changes in taste.

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

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

3rd third: Keeps the same until the very end.

Duration: 23:10-23:50, 40min.

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

Result: In my book this is an 85 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André