WRAPPER:
Brazilian Arapiraca
BINDER:
Indonesian
FILLER:
Colombian, Dominican
Size – Gigante (6×60)
Good draw, maybe a little too open, and burning well with only a couple touchups needed.
1st ⅓ – earth and black pepper
2nd ⅓ – same notes but the black pepper is toned down. Slight creaminess on the finish.
Final ⅓ – amped up flavors of earth and pepper hammer this cigar to the end
Paired with: Old Overholt 114 2020 Ohio Release
Straight Rye Whiskey 4 yrs minimum
114 proof
Nose – herbal spearmint note with sweet oak.
Palate – same herbal note and subtle sweetness
This is a great bottle at the 20 dollar price point. I have enjoyed this cigar but definitely liked the Inspirado Red quite a bit more. The pairing worked well especially in the final ⅓ when the cigar was at it’s strongest. I’ll definitely give the green another try in a Toro size to see if I like it better.
Review by Matthew @vitola_and_proof