Gifted by a friend.
Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny evening with 22C and 60% humidity in the air.
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuador Oscuro
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Nicaragua Esteli, Jalapa & Condega
Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera American Caribbean Cigar Company
Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.
Release: 2015
Availability: Regular Production
Size: 7.5×40, Lancero.
Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with tiny veins.
Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Wood.
1st third: Starts with earthy sweetness, dark roasted coffee and Weetabix.
2nd third: Hints of walnuts and white pepper added.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm but not stable white ash.
Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a medium light draw.
3rd third: No changes in taste.
Duration: 19:40-20:50, 1h 10min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. A well balanced and enjoyable smoking experience.
Result: In my book this is an 90 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André

