912. Vegas de Santiago White Label Robusto

Bought from Gott Efter Maten, Sweden.

Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny afternoon with 21C, 67% humidity in the air and 11km/h wind.

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder: Costa Rica
Filler: Nicaragua & Costa Rica
Origin: Costa Rica

Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
Box: Sold in 10 count bundles.
Release: 2019 (2020)
Availability: Regular Production

Size: 5×50, Robusto.

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

Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Hay.

1st third: Starts with biscuits and cream, light roasted almonds and a light vegetal note in the background together with cedarwood.

2nd third: Slight note of medium roasted coffee added.

Burn: Burns a little uneven with a firm and stable gray ash.

Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a cool feeling on the tongue with a light draw.

3rd third: Unchanged from previous parts.

Duration: 16:40-17:40, 1h.

Conclusion: A mild bodied and mild strength profile. As a morning or first cigar of the day this was an  enjoyable little treat.

Result: In my book this is a 87 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André