Gifted by Darren Cioffi owner of Principle Cigars.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Dominican Republic Cotuí
Binder: Brazilian Cubra
Filler: Dominican Republic
Origin: Dominican Republic

Factory: Tabacalera Palma (Dominican Republic)
Box: Sold in 5 count tins or 20 count bundles.
Release: 2019
Availability: Regular Production

Size: 5×39, Petit Lancero.

Wrapper: Walnut brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.

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

Cold draw: Sandalwood.

1st third: Starts with toasted bread, anis, walnuts and nutmeg.

2nd third: Citrus fresh notes together with some floral light tones added.

Burn: Burns fairly sharp and hasty with a fairly firm and stable white ash.

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

3rd third: Unchanged from previous parts.

Duration: 20:00-20:50, 50min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a mild strength profile. Well balanced flavours and smooth smoking experience.

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

/Cigar Reviewer André