Gifted by Stefan Bastiaenssens, International Sales Director for J.C.Newman Cigars.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Sumatra Sungrown
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: J.C. Newman PENSA

Size: 4.75×50, Robusto

Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins.

Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Earthy sweetness and oakwood.

1st third: Starts with a walnut, medium roasted coffee, black pepper and cedarwood.

2nd third: Gets a added note of earthy sweetness and 70% dark chocolate.

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

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

3rd third: Keeps the previous flavours.

Duration: 22:00-22:50, 50 min.

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

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

/Cigar Reviewer André