Both samples provided a nice white ash with light splits in it. Notes of sweetness varied slightly between the two samples (honey graham vs sugar brûlée) but the collective experience was that of a fairly mild cigar with light notes and aromas.
Founded in 2007 by Kyle Gellis, just 19 at the time, Warped Cigars is a boutique cigar company with a loyal following. Gellis travels extensively to source tobaccos from fertile regions, always striving to ensure that each blend offers a distinctive and memorable smoking experience. Working with collaborators like Aganorsa and Miami’s El Titan de Bronze, Kyle Gellis and Warped continue to strive to create unique and memorable experiences.
Wrapper: Corojo 99 / Binder: Corojo 2012 / Filler: Corojo 99, Criollo 98
Vitola: Robusto / Size: 5 x 48
Factory: Agricola Ganadera Nortena S.A. / Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Smooth, light veins, oats
Bready, light barnyard, raisin
Hay, grassy, light floral, oat
Initially a more acidic burn on retro, not intense but it grabs your throat a little. Hidden behind that is a slightly sweet brulee, oat/graham cereal note. Spice lessens to a more cinnamon spice. Creaminess enters half way through third with notes of buttered cinnamon toast rounding out the third.
Buttered cinnamon toast remains but the char level ramps up a bit. A faint glimpse of honey wheat tries to come forward but stays in the background. Mid way through the third flavors drop off greatly and become muted behind a light smokiness.
Flavors continue to mute until a bitter, light coffee bean, roastiness comes into play. Lightly charred toast remains on the palate with green earthy notes peaking in on the palate at the end.
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