Gifted by Andrew Rock, U.S. Sales Director of Lampert Cigars.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Dominican Republic Criollo & Peruvian Pelo de Oro
Origin: Costa Rica

Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2016
Availability: Regular Production

Size: 6×52, Toro.

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

Construction: A little giving but even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Light wood note.

1st third: Starts with medium toasted brioche rolls, medium roasted coffee, creamy milk chocolate, nutmeg and cinnamon spice with cedarwood.

2nd third: Overall unchanged, keeps very consistent flavours.

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

Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a medium heat feel on the tongue with a light draw.

3rd third: It’s burning through very fast and the fingers gets pretty toasty, while the previous flavours are still on the same level.

Duration: 16:35-17:40, 1h 5min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a mild strength profile picture. Enjoyable flavour experience.

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

/Cigar Reviewer André