Gifted by a friend.

Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Origin: Dominican Republic

Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Rep)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2022
Availability: Limited Edition of 6000 cigars in boxes of 10.

Size: 5×52, Robusto.

Wrapper: Almond light brown, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins.

Construction: Fairly firm and even when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Cedarwood and hay.

1st third: Very rich cedarwood note, toasted bread and whipped cream.

2nd third: No changes.

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

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

3rd third: A white pepper spice is introduced into the otherwise mild flavour profile bringing it the experience to its peak.

Duration: 18:35-19:50, 1h 15 min.

Conclusion: A mild to medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. It reminds me of the Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial, which I think is a close inspiration for the brand.

Result: In my book this is an 90 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André