#19 | Gurkha Colección Especial Toro Parejo
Tasting notes:
This dark cigar starts off with cocoa, almonds, and nutmeg. Then chili and some aniseed come through before the cigar finishes with wood, cocoa, leather, coffee, and earthy notes.
Owner: Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. Factory: American Caribbean Cigars Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 8 (of 10) Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54 Released: 2024
#18 | Cohiba Riviera Lancero
Tasting notes:
This cigar is quite diverse and reveals a broad aroma and taste profile. Sweetness and acidity interact; it has aniseed and nutmeg but also roasted brioche. A dense finish with cedar wood.
Owner: General Cigar Co. Ltd. Factory: STG Estelí Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Mexico Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 178 x 15.1 | 7 x 38 Released: 2024
#17 | Platinum Nova Batch Collection Toro
Tasting notes:
This Toro starts off gently, but soon gains power. The aromas are identical over the entire length: earth, wood, roasted coffee beans, dried fruit, dark chocolate. Has a noble wrapper and beautiful feel.
Owner: Platinum Nova Cigar LLC Factory: Barrera Cigar Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 152 x 21.4 | 6 x 54 Released: 2024
#16 | Great Wall GJ No.5 Lancero
Tasting notes:
This Lancero, superbly crafted, well-balanced with a pigtail , starts with mineral-peppery notes and a light spiciness. During the smoke, it develops nice peaty and woody flavors with hints of herbs and anise.
Owner: China Tobacco Sichuan Industrial Co. Factory: Great Wall Cigar Factory Origin: China Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Indonesia Filler: Dom. Rep., China Strength: 5 (of 10) Size: 191 x 15.1 | 7 1/2 x 38 Released: 2023
#15 | Chateau Diadem Conviction Lancero
Tasting notes:
With its little pigtail and silky wrapper, this slim, excellently crafted cigar is visually captivating. The palate is balanced and creamy, with nut nougat, fine sweetness, and a cool, ethereal aroma.
Owner: Emily Sahakian & Thierry Farah Factory: Chateau Diadem Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dom. Rep. Filler: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep Strength: 6 (of 10) Size: 178 x 16.7 | 7 x 42 Released: 2024
#14 | Artista Falu Robusto
Tasting notes:
This box-pressed Maduro develops earthy notes, fruit and mocha with a little pepper. It becomes stronger as the smoke progresses, with more wood and chocolate aromas and a creamy impact.
Owner: Artista Cigars Factory: Tabacalera El Artista Origin: Dom. Rep. Wrapper: undisclosed Binder: Indonesia Filler: Dom. Rep. Strength: 7 (of 10) Size: 127 x 21.4 | 5 x 54 Released: 2024
