On both samples, the wrapper had some cracking but overall not the complaint. Both samples had a cheek-throbbing draw that hurt the smoking experience. My initial thought after the first sample was, please let me smoke this in a different vitola; that held true for the second sample. All the flavors were too dispersed and not consistent enough to enjoy; this is a decent cigar but not great!
Retrohale: Mild & Dirty Pepper (1st Half), Pepper & Cream (2nd Half)
Pairing Recommendations: Mild Coffee or Sparkling Water. Stay away from any type of hard alcohol above 80 proof because it will overtake the cigar.
Founded in 1995 by Omar Ortez, and born from a group of passionate cigar enthusiasts, Montenegro Selección Privada is a boutique cigar manufacturer specializing in handcrafted, premium cigars. Emphasizing traditional methods, the company – under the supervision of third-generation Cuban grower Hector Luis Prieto – uses completely organic cultivation and entirely manual production processes to create distinctive flavor profiles. Initially producing cigars for private enjoyment, Montenegro expanded its operations to share its exceptional cigars with the world, while striving to maintain strict quality control from seed to box.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano / Binder: Nicaraguan / Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: Gran Robusto / Size: 5 x 60
Factory: Tabacalera Montenegro / Country: Nicaragua
Light Barnyard
Chocolate & Barnyard
Spearmint Tingle, Raspberry & Light Italian Seasonings
Woody, Dry Wheat Toast, Purple Florals, Hints of Barnyard, Hints of Dark Coffee & Hints of Fruits
Notes from the first third persist into the second. Woody, Dry Wheat Toast, Purple Florals, Hints of Barnyard, Hints of Dark Coffee & Hints of Fruits
Hints of Vanilla, Hints of Caramel & Muted Notes
