Visually this cigar was near perfection, with a gorgeous oily sheen on a light rosado brown color, with nearly invisible seams, minimal veins and just about a perfect pack and roll. Upon lighting the draw did exhibit a certain firmness, however there was plenty of smoke so nothing really to complain about here. The smoke texture was soft and billowy with a slight powdery texture to the mouth feel, eventually building to a texture that was at times jammy and later even bready if that makes any sense. The ash was a very pretty and strong light gray stack of dimes. The burn was never perfect, but relatively carefree the whole cigar. The flavor profile had a very enjoyable dynamic range starting with espresso, toffee and some chocolate nuances, moving on to a more woodsy character in the middle third, before finishing with applewood, bready and cereal notes to close it out.
I would love to try this one again with a sigle malt Highland or Sepyside Scotch on the rocks, and would be a great late afternoon or evening cigar. It definitely has the quality to be a night closer smoke, too.
Rh: 65% Smoke time: 70 minutes
R&F Continental Dominican Cigars has been committed to satisfy the finest tastes and demands of sophisticated cigar connoisseurs worldwide. For this reason, from our factory located in Villa Gonzalez, land of the finest cigars, we take care of every step. From our presentation, which is absolutely impressive, to the selection, treatment and aging of the tobacco leaves. Everything has been done with zealous efforts to achieve in each cigar our unique aroma and palate. We are confident that each cigar will be admired and cherished by the consumer.
Wrapper: Havano Rosado
Binder: Mexico
Filler: 98 Especial, Centro America, Pennsylvania & P.C.M.
Vitola: Toro/ Size: 5 3/4“x52
Factory: Continental Cigars Factory, Villa González/ Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
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