Overall, the cigar is absolutely delicious with a good draw but terrible burn, requiring many touch-ups throughout. Despite the construction issues, it softens as it’s smoked, and the flavor profile is complex and enjoyable.
Founded in Pfeffikon, Switzerland, over 130 years ago by Jean and Louise Villiger, Villiger Cigars began as a small family business and has since grown into an internationally recognized premium cigar manufacturer. The company, still family-owned and led by Heinrich Villiger for more than 6 decades, has expanded globally while maintaining its dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro/ Binder: Indonesian Sumatra / Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro / Size: 6 x 52
Factory: Villiger de Nicaragua / Country: Nicaragua
Raisins, and Sriracha, and maybe sauerkraut
Raisins, chocolate
Heavy plum and chocolate covered black cherries
The cigar has prominent seams but minimal veining and an oily sheen with only slight imperfections. There are 2-3 air channels in the foot, and the smoke is thick and voluminous with a little bit of red wine. There’s no spice on the retro but some vanilla notes. The burn is a bit wavy in the first half with the core appearing to combust at a different rate, requiring one touch-up. The complexity is high, the texture is average. The aroma at light up is reminiscent of brownies.
As the stick softens up approaching the halfway point, the smoke remains voluminous with some floral notes and light spice and pepper on the retro. The burn improves to an 8/10, but some of the flavors from the first third are now muted. There are light berry notes.
The stick has a low nicotine strength with a light Windex aroma. It’s very consistent with the first third, with thick, voluminous smoke and light spice on the retro. The cigar is smooth and smoked with nice spice on the retro. There’s a strong ligero middle with a splintered wood look to the ash.
