This cigar surprised me, and I am glad it did. Both review samples were in perfect condition and presented no issues. Overall, this is a cigar that I could keep in rotation in my humidor all year round. Try this one with iced, unsweetened black tea.
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo / Binder: Dominican Corojo / Filler: Dominican Corojo
Vitola: Toro / Size: 6 x 50
Factory: Manufactura Rivas / Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Bakers chocolate, hay
Raisins, light natural tobacco sweetness
Tobacco, faint cayenne pepper
The first third brought notes of black pepper, cedar and baker’s chocolate. It offered a slight sweetness in the mouth feel, and the retro hale was full of black pepper. It burned well and was a fantastic start to a review experience.
The transitions on this cigar were surprising. It quickly turned into sweet graham cracker, salty peanuts, and a great umami. There was also a zesty citrus note that kept popping up in the mix.
Great finish to both samples reviewed – the flavors remain consistent throughout the remaining third, including the black pepper on the retrohale.
