Gifted by a friend.
Location: This review was made outdoors during a cloudy evening, with 18C and 59% air humidity.
Information:
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
Origin: Cuba
Factory: Cuba.
Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.
Release: 1994
Availability: Regular Production.
Size: 5.6×46, Coronas Gordas (Grand Corona).
Wrapper: Hazelnut, smooth with tiny veins.
Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Light wood notes.
1st third: Starts with a light wood, creamy french white cheese (formage frais), light honey sweetness.
2nd third: It get prominent tones of hay stepping forward and floral notes adding to the rest of the flavours.
Burn: Burns sharp but slow with a firm and stable whiteish ash.
Smoke: Medium light smoke with a medium cool feeling on the tongue and a medium tight draw.
3rd third: No changes from previous parts.
Duration: 20:50-21:50, 1h.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a mild strength profile.
Result: In my book this is an 89 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André


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