Gifted by a friend.
Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Nicaragua Corojo 99 Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.
Release: 2019
Availability: Regular Production
Size: 5×52, Robusto.
Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.
Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Cedarwood.
1st third: Cedarwood, dark roasted coffee, toasted bread and cacao powder.
2nd third: Notes of floury walnuts and cashews added.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable white-ish ash.
Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a light draw.
3rd third: Note of cinnamon added to previously mentioned flavours.
Duration: 19:05-20:35, 1h 30min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium to full strength profile. Enjoyable smoking experience with good complexity.
Result: In my book this is a 90 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André

