Gifted by George Rico, owner of Gran Habano.
Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua & Costa Rica
Origin: Honduras
Factory: G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas S.A. (Honduras)
Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.
Release: N/A
Availability: Limited Release.
Size: 6×44, Corona.
Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and smooth texture with small veins.
Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Cedarwood.
1st third: Dried fruits like prunes, molasses, cedarwood, nutmeg and licorice.
2nd third: Notes of citrus 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: The flavours keep the same but very enjoyable.
Duration: 22:55-00:20, 1h 25min.
Conclusion: A full bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Enjoyable flavours throughout, well balanced and smooth.
Result: In my book this is a 91 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André
