Gifted by Drew Newman, 4th Generation Owner & General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
Binder: USA Florida Sun Grown
Filler: Nicaragua & USA
Origin: USA

Factory: J.C. Newman El Reloj Factory (USA)
Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.
Release: 2024
Availability: Limited Edition of 600 cabinets of 20 cigars.

Size: 7×50, Churchill.

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

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

Cold draw: Old furniture and cashew nuts.

1st third: Starts with distinct notes of gingerbread, fresh raspberries, cacao and fine light wood.

2nd third: Notes of beachwood and shortbread added, keeps smooth flowing, very enjoyable.

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: Slight pinch of pepper on the palette and in the nostrils, otherwise it flows smoothly with notes of milk chocolate instead of cacao like the beginning.

Duration: 17:35-19:30, 1h 55min.

Conclusion: A full bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Very enjoyable complexity yet well balanced flavours and smooth textured smoke on the palette.

Result: In my book this is a 93 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André