#13 | VegaFina Classic Supremo EL 2024
Tasting notes:
Right from the cold draw, woody notes set the tone for this rather mild cigar. These are joined by light notes of baking spices and hazelnuts, this pleasant smoke is later complemented by sweet sponge cake aromas.
Owner: Tabacalera S.L.U. Factory: Tabacalera de Garcia, SAS Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Dom. Rep. Strength: 5 (of 10) Size: 137 x 22.2 | 5 3/8 x 56 Released: 2024
#12 | Drew Estate Blackened Cigars S84 Shade to Black Toro
Tasting notes:
This cigar starts with bitter, roasted aromas, which quickly become gentler. There are pastry notes, caramel, cedar wood, earth, nuts, and pepper in the foreground. Leather and cream also mingle in the smoke.
Owner: Drew Estate LLC Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: USA Filler: USA, Nicaragua Strength: 4 (of 10) Size: 152 x 20.6 | 6 x 52 Released: 2024
#11 | La Aurora 120th Anniversary Robusto
Tasting notes:
Gentle bitter notes, cedar wood and cashew nuts characterize this smoking experience. Although the aromas are rather linear, the very voluminous smoke of this cigar offers full-bodied and harmonious enjoyment.
Owner: La Aurora S.A. Factory: La Aurora S.A. Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Dom. Rep. Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Dom. Rep. Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50 Released: 2023
#10 | Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto
Tasting notes:
A little restrained in the first third, this Robusto then gets going with very nice wood, earth, and peanut aromas. It has a delicate creaminess paired with floral sweetness and pepper. Fine harmony!
Owner: Kristoff-Exclusive Cigars, Inc. Factory: Tabacalera Von Eicken Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50 Released: 2023
#9 | Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra
Tasting notes:
After a nutty, woody start with notes of dark chocolate, oriental spices follow. This cigar is creamy, sweet and spicy and has a relatively quick burn. It is light, and offers plenty of smoke.
Owner: Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Mexico Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 159 x 18.3 | 6 1/4 x 46 Released: 2023
#8 | Aladino Fuma Noche Super Toro
Tasting notes:
Right from the beginning, this cigar offers dense, full-bodied but balanced creamy smoke; the woody-sweet base note is complemented by leather, pepper, and earthy aromas. Perfectly constructed and balanced!
Owner: JRE Tobacco Co. Factory: Fabrica de Puros Aladino Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 159 x 21.4 | 6 1/4 x 54 Released: 2024
