Burned very nice, despite the tight draw. While I picked up slightly different flavor notes from my two samples, the theme stayed the same where it started off mild with sweet notes, then to baking spices and woody notes, finishing out complex and heavy. Deductions were mostly on the draw end.
Serene embodies sophistication and balance, offering a journey that delights the senses from start to finish. The wrapper enhances the profile, unveiling layers of complexity that evolve with every puff. This harmonious blend highlights the artistry of tobacco pairing, making Serene a true masterpiece in flavor and construction. Perfectly paired with a cup of black tea, baklava, or a honey bun, Serene offers a moment of tranquility and indulgence, solidifying its place as an essential choice for connoisseurs seeking a balanced and memorable smoking experience.
Wrapper: Ecuador (Leo Reyes Habano 2000)/ Binder: Dominican Republic Especial/ Filler: Dominican Republic (Piloto Cubano, Olor, Especial)
Factory: Tabacalera Agripina/ Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Vitola: Toro/Size: 6″x50
Tight, dense and nicely rolled. Light mottling, cross-venulated leaf. Clean, near odorless scent.
Very mild leafy grains, natural cereal like
More light cereal grains, light hay and rye
A little under an inch in on tight but slightly wavy dime stacks I get strong notes of warm, golden honey with fresh baked bread undertones. After another half inch or so of that honey sweetness, a cinnamon note joins in and the fresh bread notes become more toasty in nature.
In the second third it develops deeper, richer, baking spice notes…Cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, all spice and ginger. At the halfway point the spice notes turn heavily to cinnamon and star anise and get more bitey & bitter. That bite finishes off with cedar and mesquite woody notes.
