Gifted by a friend.
Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua & US Pennsylvania
Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Mombacho (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 16 count boxes.
Release: 2017
Availability: Regular Production
Size: 5×52, Robusto
Wrapper: Light milk chocolate brown, silky smooth with tiny veins.
Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Hay, light wood and pistachio shells.
1st third: Starts with toasted bread, walnuts, oakwood, brown sugar & cinnamon.
2nd third: A mixed bag of natural peanuts, cashews and walnuts takes center stage.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable with a white-ish ash.
Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a medium light draw.
3rd third: Ground coffee gets added to the mix.
Duration: 18:30-20:00, 1h 30min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Good complexity and enjoyable smoking experience.
Result: In my book this is a 91 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André

