899. Leonel Asia Edition 2024 Year of the Dragon

Gifted by Leonel Cigars.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Undisclosed (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 12 count boxes.
Release: 2024
Availability: Limited Edition of 2000 boxes of 12 cigars.

Size: 6×54, Toro.

Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.

Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Hay and milk chocolate powder.

1st third: Starts with fresh cut oakwood, raw hazelnuts, nutmeg, butter and light baking spice in the background.

2nd third: Slight upgrade in the spice cabinet, like lemon zest and black pepper.

Burn: Burns fairly 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 gingerbread gets added towards the end.

Duration: 19:05-21:05, 2h.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Enjoyable smoking experience.

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

/Cigar Reviewer André