Powstanie cigars will now feature barcodes

Powstanie Cigars is thrilled to announce a major step forward in enhancing our operations and providing a better experience for our valued retailers and customers.

 Starting with the new Habano Toro and Habano Belicoso shipments, all Powstanie cigars will now feature barcodes. This update marks a significant improvement in tracking and efficiency, making inventory management easier and more precise for our partners.

 As we continue to restock our core lineup, barcodes will be incorporated across the board, ensuring consistency and convenience. Additionally, any new blends we release in the future will include barcodes from the start.

 We are committed to innovation and growth while staying true to the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that define Powstanie. This is just the beginning—big things are on the horizon!

Aganorsa Celebrates 25 Years with special cigar!

Aganorsa Leaf is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with an ultra-limited edition Nicaraguan Puro.  Measuring 6 ¼ x 52 and composed entirely of Aganorsa tobacco grown on their farms in Nicaragua, the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada is the culmination of a quarter century of passion and commitment to cultivating the finest Leaf in the world.   

“The past quarter century has seen Aganorsa grow from a visionary idea into a powerhouse in the Cigar Industry.” states Terence Reilly, who serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This cigar is a testament to Eduardo Fernandez’s unwavering dedication and the hard work of countless individuals who have contributed to the company’s success.  Although we are now on our 26th year, we wanted to take the time to ensure everything about this special cigar was perfect.  Now that it is finally ready for release we plan to launch it in early 2025.” 

Reflecting on Aganorsa’s evolution from its founding in 1998, Eduardo Fernandez stated the following: “My vision was to bring the essence of traditional Cuban tobacco to Nicaragua by employing Cuban agricultural and fermentation methods, ultimately creating Aganorsa’s signature flavor profile.  You have to control your destiny, and the tobacco must be managed from seed to ash to ensure consistency and quality.  This cigar celebrating our 25year journey underscores a commitment to tradition and craftsmanship, showcasing Aganorsa’s dedication to authenticity in the tobacco industry.” 

Packed in elegant boxes of 10 cigars, The Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada will be available at Aganorsa Leaf Select Platinum Partners only.  A total of 1,000 boxes will be produced with a limit of 5 boxes for each Aganorsa Select Partner.  A release date is set for early 2025. For a visual presentation watch here: https://youtu.be/KLKP0zXj79k 

Crux Cigars announces new Sales Brokers, Crystal Herbet & Michael King with C&M Cigar Brokers

We are happy to announce the hiring of our newest Sales Brokers, Crystal Herbet & Michael King with C&M Cigar Brokers.  

C&M Cigar Brokers is a dynamic brokerage team serving the mid-Atlantic region, led by industry professionals Crystal Herbert and Michael King. With years of experience and deep-rooted connections in the cigar industry, C&M Cigar Brokers are known for their commitment to excellence and personalized service. Crystal and Michael work collaboratively to represent a diverse and carefully curated portfolio of premium cigar brands and are driven by a passion for the craft and a dedication to their clients. C&M Cigar Brokers provide expert sales support, marketing, and brand representation, ensuring both retailers and manufacturers receive unparalleled service and attention. Their combined expertise and engaging approach set them apart as trusted partners in the cigar business throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

We are excited to have both of them as part of the Crux Team.

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces the Personal Reserve Program

For four generations and 129 years, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has been blending some of the finest cigars in the world. J.C. Newman now invites cigar connoisseurs to do the same through its new Personal Reserve Program. Guided by a master blender, cigar enthusiasts can create their own personal blends or select from a staff blend. J.C. Newman will hand roll these cigars at its iconic El Reloj cigar factory in the “Cigar City” of Tampa, Florida. After aging, these special cigars will be wrapped with custom cigar bands and packed in personalized leather cabinet humidors.

“This is the ultimate holiday gift for cigar aficionados,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman. “As cigar makers, it is a privilege and pleasure to create new blends using the best tobaccos in the world. I have met so many wonderful and passionate cigar enthusiasts, and I want to offer them the opportunity to do the same.”

J.C. Newman has curated a selection of 24 world-class cigar tobaccos grown in 9 different countries from its tobacco library. Cigar connoisseurs can use them to create millions of unique cigar blends. Custom blended cigars are offered in a package of four personalized leather cabinet humidors containing a total of 80 custom cigars for a total price of $2,400. Cigars rolled with a staff blend are available in a personalized leather cabinet humidor containing 20 cigars with custom bands for $500.

“This unique program is possible because J.C. Newman has the best of both worlds: our boutique El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida that can hand craft 80 perfect bespoke cigars and our large PENSA cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua that has a vast library of aged cigar tobaccos that I have cherrypicked,” said Newman.

Creating a custom-blended cigar begins with an in-person or virtual consultation with a master blender who will guide the cigar connoisseur in creating a personal blend. Next, J.C. Newman will prepare the luxury cigar tobaccos selected, and a master roller will hand roll them. The cigars will be aged in El Reloj’s underground aging room to the customer’s specifications. Lastly, they will be wrapped with custom cigar bands and packed in personalized leather cabinet humidors. Throughout this journey, J.C. Newman will share photos documenting the creation of these special cigars. From start to finish, the process will take at least six months.

“Each blend created will be stored in our family’s blend book,” said Newman.  “If someone blends a custom cigar for their wedding, we will be able to recreate it later to celebrate the birth of a child or another one of life’s milestones.”

To maintain the highest quality, this program is limited to 10 participants per month. For more information, visit J.C. Newman’s Personal Reserve Program website or create your own custom blend virtually with J.C. Newman’s unique online Blending Tool.

CIGARS INTERNATIONAL SOUTH FAYETTE, PA GRAND OPENING

Cigars International (CI) has opened a new superstore in South Fayette, Pennsylvania, making this the fourth Cigars International location in the Pennsylvania market. South Fayette will be the thirteenth store in CI’s continuously growing retail footprint across the United States.  

 Built to resemble a tobacco barn, and boasting a state-of-the-art ventilation system Cigars International’s South Fayette location is set to welcome cigar lovers to its grand opening event on November 23, 2024.  

Cigars International South Fayette spans a total of 5,000+ square feet and will include a full-service bar and lounge, an outdoor patio area provides an additional 2,157 square feet and includes two outdoor fire pits for brisk weather.  

“We look forward to welcoming a new store to our home state of Pennsylvania. Our South Fayette location will welcome cigar enthusiasts from the greater Pittsburgh area and be able to provide CI’s hospitality alongside a vast array of cigar options to our visitors.” said Scott Vasko, Cigars International’s Vice President of Retail. 

The new store is located at 701 Holland Street Bridgeville, PA 15017 

E.P. Carrillo Honduras Toro (6 x 52)

Video review HERE.

(Description taken from Halfwheel.com website)

The third blend in EP Carrillo's six-blend Essence Series has shipped to stores.

Unlike most EP Carrillo cigars, which are made by the company in the Dominican Republic, the new EP Carrillo Honduras is made at the Plasencia family's Tabacos de Oriente factory in Honduras. Blend-wise, the new line uses a Honduran Olancho San Agustín that has a two-year fermentation process over a Honduran binder and fillers from Honduras and Nicaragua.

The new line is offered in the same three vitolas as the first two Essence Series blends, the EP Carrillo Maduro and EP Carrillo Sumatra.

Available vitolas:

EP Carrillo Honduras Robusto (5 x 50) — $9.25 (Box of 24, $222)

EP Carrillo Honduras Toro (6 x 52) — $10 (Box of 24, $240) REVIEWED TODAY

EP Carrillo Honduras Gordo (6 x 60) — $10.75 (Box of 24, $258)

“Two years ago, our journey took us beyond the Casa Carrillo factory, leading to the creation of the acclaimed INCH Nicaragua in collaboration with Plasencia's Nicaragua facility,” said Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III in a press release last month. “Today, we're thrilled to unveil the next chapter of our partnership, diving into the heart of Central America with the EP Carrillo Honduras. “This blend embodies the rich heritage and unparalleled expertise of both our families.”

The cigar is nicely made and has an average feel in the hand.

The test drew after cutting the cap was good. The initial flavors at light up were light pear, brown sugar, quite a bit of a dusty earthiness, and leather. There was black pepper rated at 7 1/2. Decent start.

At the first third (27 minutes) there is a massive amount of earthiness and it's quite dusty. There is much more earthiness than leather. The sweet note now is more of a pear/citrus with brown sugar. What there is of them is nice but they are somewhat light due to the massive earthiness. The finish is dry leather with very good lingering black pepper. The cigar is medium bodied. Even with the massive earthiness the sweet notes are good enough to score the first third 92.

As I moved through the second third (53 minutes) the earthiness went nuclear. The leather has also increased. The sweet notes are a faint brown sugar and citrus peel. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is unchanged. The cigar has lost a lot of appeal. I rated the second third 86.

The cigar lasted 1 hour 27 minutes. There was somewhat of an improvement. There is more of a citrus note with a little brown sugar and they are somewhat increased. There is still plenty of earthiness and leather. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is unchanged. The cigar got marginally better. I rated the final third 88. This cigar is too earthy for me but if you would like to give it a try go to smallbatchcigar.com where they are $50 per 5-pack. Use code tinytim for 10% off and free shipping.

Overall Score: 88.67

Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4 (5 x 54)

Video review HERE.

(Description taken from Halfwheel.com website)

“When creating and blending Sin Compromiso I was never satisfied with the robusto vitola,” said Saka, in a post on his Facebook page when the cigar was announced. “It always seemed a little off so when we launched the brand in 2019 I decided to just not include arguably the most popular format. (This is) a 5.00 x 54 prensado robusto whose blend is now perfectly tailored for its format and to suit its namesake.”

The Sin Compromiso blend uses a Mexican San Andrés negro “Cultivo Tonto” wrapper covering an Ecuadorian habano-seed binder and filler tobaccos grown in Nicaragua. As often happens with certain sizes, the blend Selección No. 4 needed to be tweaked a bit to accommodate this specific size.

With the arrival of the Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4, the line grew to nine sizes, though production of the Selección Espada Estoqu, later renamed the Varita Májica, was halted in August 2023.

Sin Compromiso gets its name from the Spanish phrase for no compromise, which Saka said was the approach he took to creating the cigar. “Sin Compromiso is the result of over three years’ of experimental black tobacco harvests in Mexico, Ecuador and Nicaragua and the culmination of my experiences as a cigar blender,” said Saka in a press release when the line was announced. “The marquee’s name translates to ‘no compromise’ and that is the exact approach I took when creating this cigar. This blend is a direct reflection of all the skills I have learned and developed over the last twenty plus years and I am genuinely excited to share it with my fellow cigar smokers.”

The Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4 shipped to retailers at the end of May, arriving with an MSPR of $17.95 per cigar and $233.36 per box of 13 cigars. They are produced by Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. in Estelí.

The cigar is nicely made and has an average feel in the hand.

The test draw after cutting the cap was good with a touch of firmness. The initial flavors at light up were a sweet pear, brown sugar, some earthiness, leather, and black coffee. There's a creaminess after the black coffee which is a little hard to describe. It sweet and creamy. It sort of reminds me of a vanilla pudding but I think it needs to develop more. Overall, nice start.

At the first third (24 minutes) the mystery flavor is a rich, creamy toffee. The front end flavors of pear are very rich, no doubt helped by the toffee. There is brown sugar to help the sweetness. There is also leather and black coffee with a minor amount of earthiness. The black coffee is bordering on espresso. The finish is pear with very good lingering black pepper. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The cigar is very good and rich. I rated the first third 95.

Moving through the second third (44 minutes) the cigar continues to burn evenly. Go slow. These notes will pop the best if you smoke the cigar slowly. The notes are very much the same but they are not quite as rich. They are still very nice but the first third had a lot of richness. The cigar is full bodied. The finish is faint pear with black coffee and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the second third 94.

The cigar lasted 1 hour 4 minutes. The richness returned. The front end notes of pear is now more of a pear/citrus. There is nice brown sugar and richness of toffee. The base is primarily black coffee. The leather is light. The cigar is quite full bodied. The finish is pear, toffee, and a little black coffee with very good lingering black pepper. The cigar is very good. I rated the final third 95. Smallbatchcigar.com has these in 3 packs for $54. Use code tinytim for 10% off and free shipping.

Overall Score: 94.67

ALEC BRADLEY OFFERS A NEW UNCUT SERIES FEATURING ELIJAH CRAIG

Alec Bradley is delighted to debut its latest  esteemed Uncut Series offering in connection with a private single barrel offering selected  from the rickhouses of Heaven Hill Distillery.  Alec Bradley is offering this unique pairing experience to its customers, which includes the recently released Alec Bradley Safe Keepings Robusto and a bottle taken from their private barrel selection of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. This pairing will go on sale Friday, November 15 for $119.99 and will feature four cigars and one 750 ML bottle of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. Only 120 pairing packages have been created.  

This Uncut Series pairing will only be available for purchase through Bourbon Outfitters.  

Alec Rubin, Brand Manager of Strategic Partnerships Scandinavian Tobacco Group, said, “We’re excited to add a new chapter to the Uncut Series with an absolutely amazing pairing. Both Heaven Hill and Alec Bradley are trailblazers in their respective industries, and we are excited to showcase the new Safe Keepings alongside a classic from Elijah Craig. The big, high-proof flavors of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon balance extremely well against the bold flavors of the Nicaraguan tobacco in Safe Keepings. We love this pairing, and we know our fans will too.” 

Alec Bradley Safe Keepings is a Nicaraguan puro crafted by Oliva at Tabolisa. It features tobaccos from the most prestigious fields of Estelí, Condega and Jalapa. The smoking experience is medium-to-full-bodied with notes of black pepper, cream, coffee and cocoa. The recipe for the cigar was taken from the founder of Alec Bradley’s original blend book.  

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon is an ode to bourbon in its purest form. Each bottle features uncut, 11-year-old bourbon drawn straight from the barrel without chill filtering. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon allows you to enjoy Elijah Craig the same way master distillers do when they sample straight from the barrel. This barrel selection registers at 61.4% Alcohol by Volume with a proof of 128.2. Tasting notes include vanilla, caramel, butterscotch and baking spices. Whisky Advocate named Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon its Whiskey of the Year in 2017, and this particular barrel comes from Heaven Hill’s legendary Deatsville-EE Warehouse, which was a personal favorite of Bourbon Hall of Famer and Master Distiller Emeritus Parker Beam. 

Heaven Hill Distillery is the largest independent, family-owned and led bourbon distillery in the world. Located in Bardstown, Kentucky, it produces some of the finest and most recognizable whiskies on the market, including brands like Larceny, Elijah Craig and Evan Williams.  

 

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Ships Final 2024 Release of Yagua

This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the final release of the year of its famous Yagua cigars.  A total of 1,850 boxes of Yagua are being shipped to almost 500 premium cigar retailers in 46 states.

 “It continues to shock me that Yagua has developed a cult-like following,” said fourth-generation owner Drew Newman.  “I didn’t make Yagua to sell.  In fact, I didn’t think that cigar enthusiasts would like Yagua because it breaks all of the cigar-making rules.  Yagua is misshapen and unattractive.  We roll it with underfermented tobacco, and no two Yagua are alike.”

 Yagua is a recreation of a farm-rolled cigar that Lazaro Lopez, general manager of the J.C. Newman PENSA cigar factory in Nicaragua, remembers his grandfather making at his family’s tobacco farm in Cuba in the 1940s.  Over dinner in 2019, Lopez shared this story with Newman:

 “At our family farm, my grandfather would take fresh tobacco leaves from the curing barns and roll cigars without any molds or presses,” said Lopez. “In an attempt to give his cigars a traditional shape, he would tie a handful of them together using pieces of the Cuban royal palm tree, known as the yagua. When he was ready to enjoy his personal cigars, he untied the bundle. He loved how every cigar had its own unique shape. I still remember the rich aroma and taste of my grandfather’s cigars.”

 Shortly after being rolled, 20 Yagua cigars are bound together while still wet using a Yagua palmiche palm leaf. Each box of Yagua contains a bundle of 20 cigars still wrapped in the palm leaf.  Yagua cigars measure 6×54.

 “Yagua is a difficult cigar to roll because we use an under fermented Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, blend the filler tobaccos differently, and do not use the usual tools and techniques of a cigar factory,” said Newman. “As the wrapper is not fully fermented, we have age the cigars for a full year after they are rolled.”

Casa 1910 Introduces Steve Martin as Sales Manager for the United States

With over 20 years of experience in the premium tobacco sector and a certification as a Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist, Steve Martin will bring his extensive expertise to Casa 1910 as the new Sales Manager for the United States, helping the brand rise to the forefront of the boutique cigar industry in the world’s largest market.

Steve Martin began his career at the tail end of the first tobacco boom in 1998 as a stock clerk for a small tobacconist in a shopping mall in Warren, Michigan. where he immersed himself in the cigar subculture and everything related to tobacco. He attended high-profile events such as the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and visited top cigar shops around the world.

Since 2006, he has co-owned and operated high-end lounges in Michigan and Arizona, in addition to offering event services as a certified sommelier since 2015. His work is grounded in deep knowledge of the premium tobacco retail industry, B2B negotiations, and contracts with a large number of tobacco retailers.

Thanks to his understanding of the industry’s internal and external mechanisms, attention to detail, a firm focus on brand building, and tireless work ethic, Martin is confident he will bring Casa 1910 to the forefront of the boutique cigar industry in the United States.

“I’m a cigar man, and Casa 1910 has become my home. I plan to invite everyone looking for a new and memorable experience in the world of luxury cigars to join us. That’s what we’re creating,” he said.

“We’re crafting remarkably well-balanced cigars that offer flavor profiles only a few have experienced. I’m excited because I truly believe these are the best Mexican cigars the world has never seen...” he added.

During his first season with the brand, Steve traveled to several U.S. states representing Casa 1910 at events such as the DCF Polo in Colorado and the NYCA Golf Outing in New York, as well as hosting brand introductions at Churchill’s Cigar Bar & Bistro in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, and two events with Robusto’s Cigar Bar & Bistro in Sterling Heights and Dearborn, MI.

According to Martin, the plan is to significantly expand Casa 1910’s footprint in the Midwest while participating in the launch of the new MexiGars brand, which is expected to ship to the United States. retailers withing the last quarter of 2024.

Since his appointment as Sales Manager for the United States, he has been strategically building the brand’s presence in key markets, with plans to significantly increase market share in 2025.

“The market can do many things in a short period of time. So can we. We can do a lot, but it’s about how we do these things and when. Timing is key to positioning and strengthening a brand, and timing provides a wide window of opportunity. You have to know when to act,” says Steve.

CIGAR AMBASSADOR TO RELEASE ITS INTRODUCTORY BRAND: TOBACCO QUEEN

Cigar Ambassador proudly announces the release of their introductory brand, “Tobacco Queen”. Cigar Ambassador has a two-decade trajectory. Established in 2005, the company has made its name in the international market, as a grower of premium tobacco, international cigar magazine publisher, cigar distributor and operator of high-end cigar lounges. Their first ever cigar brand pays homage to Queen Isabella and dedicated to Lily Wang AKA “The Tobacco Queen”.

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, the first monarchs of Spain financed Christopher Columbus’ expedition which would lead to the discovery of the new world. On this fateful trip Columbus landed in what is now known as the Bahamas. The natives introduced him to these strange dried-up leaves, we now know as tobacco. Lily Wang like Queen Isabella, is a forward-thinking woman with a sharp vision. Lily broke into the tobacco industry against all odds.

Ausman Soriano Wang, Director of Cigar Ambassador North America stated: “My mother Lily Wang is an inspiration to me. Born in China she was an unlikely candidate to do what she has accomplished in the cigar industry. In 2005 she left her career in finance and along with her business partner Edward Jin, created a cigar magazine, cigar lounges, and cultivated a farm in the Dominican Republic which is now the largest producer of premium tobacco to the Asian market. This cigar, which is our first blend is my gift to her in recognition of these amazing achievements.”

The Tobacco Queen brand is unique as each vitola has a slightly different blend. The blends were created at the Cigar Ambassador cigar factory in Tamboril, Santiago, Dominican Republic. 

Tobacco Queen Robusto

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado

Binder: Dominican Criollo 98

Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Corojo

4.88 x 50

MSRP: $14.04

Tobacco Queen Lancero

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Binder: Dominican Corojo

Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Criollo 98

6.9 x 38

MSRP: $21.06

Tobacco Queen Salomon

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Maduro

Binder: Dominican San Vicente

Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Corojo & Criollo 98

7.24 x 57

MSRP: $25.92

Tobacco Queen Super A

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Binder: Dominican Corojo

Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Criollo 98 & HVA

9.25 x 48

MSRP: $28.08

ABOUT CIGAR AMBASSADOR

Cigar Ambassador was established in 2005 by Lily Wang and Edward Jin. A world leader in cultivating tobacco, Cigar Ambassador is the largest seller of raw premium tobacco to the Asian market. Based in the Dominican Republic, Cigar Ambassador proudly debuts its introductory cigar brand, the Tobacco Queen. Cigar Ambassador also publishes the popular Cigar Ambassador Cigar Magazine and operates two high end cigar lounges in Beijing and Shanghai.

Umbagog Bronzeback (5 x 48)

Video review HERE.

(Description taken from Halfwheel.com website)

It is named after Umbagog Lake State Park, a favorite fishing spot of Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust’s founder.

Earlier this year, the company released a new Umbagog, one that uses a modified blend. Like the regular blend, the Umbagog Bronzeback has a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper; however, it’s not the same Connecticut broadleaf. Regular Umbagog uses a Medium/#1 Dark, while Bronzeback uses a 2LS.

“’2LS’ is a designation for the leaves typically situated between the 1/3 to 1/2 mark on the stalk, they sit beneath what is called the ‘Mediums,’” wrote Saka in a post on his Facebook page. “This section of the plant produces wrapper with a different hue and flavor profile…rather than be that those classic sweet, earthy and cocoa notes exhibited by broadleaf, the 2LS leaves typically give the smoker a slightly less sweet, but significantly more peppery smoking experience.”

Bronzeback is offered in a lone 5 x 48 Rothschild vitola.

Blend and Origin:

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A.

Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf)

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

The cigar is dark brown and has an average feel in the hand.

The test draw after cutting the cap was very good. The initial flavors at light up were a nice pear, brown sugar, chocolate, and light black coffee at the base. There was black pepper rated at 7 1/2. Nice start.

At the first third (18 minutes) the cigar has developed nicely. The notes are about the same and now there is cinnamon. The chocolate is sort of between a dark chocolate and regular. There is a touch of earthiness but it's not bad. The finish is pear and black coffee with very good lingering black pepper. The cigar is medium bodied. The notes are working well together. I rated the first third 94.

As I moved through the second third (41 minutes) the sweetness has picked up a little. There is now toffee in the mix helping the sweetness. I had the same notes with a quasi bread note. It sort of reminds me of a chocolate cake. The cigar is medium bodied leaning toward medium to full. The finish is pear with subtle light chocolate and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the second third 95.

The cigar lasted 1 hour. It dropped back a little in the final third with an increase in earthiness and black coffee. All the notes are in play except the toffee which dropped off. The cigar is medium to full bodied. The finish is light pear with a little chocolate and very good lingering black pepper. I rated the final third 93. I enjoyed this cigar. These are available at smallbatchcigar.com in 5 packs for $54 and use code tinytim for 10% off and free shipping.

Overall Score: 94