#7 | A.J. Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto
Tasting notes:
This box-pressed cigar develops roasted, leathery, and wood flavors, along with fruity notes, pepper, a caramel/chocolate sweetness, almond and honey notes. Very harmonious and expressive.
Owner: A.J. Fernandez Cigars Factory: Tabacalera Fernandez Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 7 (of 10) Size: 140 x 21.8 | 5 1/2 x 55 Released: 2022
#6 | Davidoff Year of the Dragon Double Corona
Tasting notes:
An interesting experience – the first 2 cm don’t have a wrapper. Wood and herbal aromas dominate. As soon as the wrapper joins the blend, the cigar becomes creamier, sweeter, citrusy, spicier, and has notes of salted caramel.
Owner: Oettinger Davidoff AG Factory: CIDAV Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua, Mexico Strength: 5 (of 10) Size: 191 x 19.8 | 7 1/2 x 50 Released: 2023
#5 | Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I
Tasting notes:
In the first few puffs, this box-pressed Toro unfolds delicate cedar, nut and roasted aromas with a sweet sponge cake note. Later, herbal spice, mint and coffee are added.
Owner: Plasencia Group Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 8 (of 10) Size: 159 x 21.4 | 6 1/4 x 54 Released: 2022
#4 | Rocky Patel Disciple Robusto
Tasting notes:
The first taste impressions of this cigar are a floral scent, chocolate, sponge cake, cocoa, and fruity notes. The spectrum is complemented by coffee and cinnamon, earthy/nutty aromas, and peppery spice.
Owner: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Inc. Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Mexico Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 8 (of 10) Size: 127 x 19.8 | 5 x 50 Released: 2022
#3 | Liga Privada Único Serie Year of the Rabbit
Tasting notes:
A nice start to this Robusto Gordo, with white pepper and mint, plus barbecue aromas, which are then increasingly dominated by leather, roasted, and earthy notes. In addition, it’s finely complemented by cocoa and nutty tones.
Owner: Drew Estate LLC Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: USA Binder: Mexico Filler: Brasil, Nicaragua Strength: 7 (of 10) Size: 114 x 21.4 | 4 1/2 x 54 Released: 2023
#2 | J.C. Newman El Baton Belicoso
Tasting notes:
A short, first-class Belicoso with earthy, toast and leathery aromas, bitter-sweet chocolate, and nuts. It also develops the sweetness of fruit, and a pleasant peppery kick.
Owner: J.C. Newman Cigar Company Factory: J.C. Newman PENSA Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 8 (of 10) Size: 127 x 22.2 | 5 x 56 Released: 2022
