Gifted by Darren Cioffi owner of Principle Cigars.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: 2x Dominican Republic & 2x Nicaragua
Origin: Dominican Republic

Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza (Dominican Republic)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2023
Availability: Limited Edition of 1000 boxes of 10 cigars.

Size: 6.5×54, Gran Toro

Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth with small veins.

Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Bready and floral.

1st third: Starts with a levain sourdough bread, floral sweetness, pencil wood and chestnuts.

2nd third: Keeps a well balanced smooth flavour experience.

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

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

3rd third: Notes of medium roasted coffee and subtle pepper added, otherwise it keeps the previous flavours.

Duration: 19:50-21:50, 2h.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a mild strength profile. Incredibly well balanced smoking experience, buttery soft all the way through.

Result: In my book this is a 92 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André