978. Viva La Vida Club 500 Gordo

Gifted by a friend.

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

Information:
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 99
Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo 98
Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: AJ Fernandez (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.
Release: 2019
Availability: Limited Edition.

Size: 6×60, Gordo (Boxpressed)

Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.

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

Cold draw: Earthy, hazelnuts and oakwood.

1st third: Earthy, cinnamon, herbal, medium roasted coffee, ginger snaps and oakwood.

2nd third: Keeps on the level.

Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable white-ish ash.

Smoke: Light smoke and a medium heat feel on the tongue with medium light draw.

3rd third: Slight pepper spice added to the previously mentioned flavours.

Duration: 18:50-20:15, 1h 25min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Level flavours throughout, well balanced smoking experience.

Result: In my book this is a 89 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André