Gifted by a friend.
Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua S.A. (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 12 count boxes.
Release: 2021
Availability: Limited Edition of 15.000 boxes of 12 cigars.
Size: 5.5×54, Perfecto.
Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and smooth with small veins.
Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Earthy.
1st third: Starts with a floral buttery note, black tea, dried peaches, cereal and earthy sweetness.
2nd third: Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper spice added to the previous flavours.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable white-ish ash.
Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a medium heat feel on the tongue with a light draw.
3rd third: Sadly it gets a bit bitter towards the end, while keeping the previous flavours.
Duration: 16:45-18:15, 1h 30min
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. A enjoyable smoking experience.
Result: In my book this is a 90 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André


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