Chazz Palminteri’s ‘A Bronx Tale’ Cigar… featured in The Blaze Report.
A Bronx Tale Toro Cigar by Chazz Palminteri’s…
Brand Profile:
Manufactured in the Dominican Republic, this premium cigar represents a collaborative project involving actor, producer and entrepreneur Chazz Palminteri, Paul DiSilvio of La Casa Grande Cigars, and Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars and Zander-Greg Imports.
The grandson of immigrants, Mr. Palminteri has dedicated this cigar to his grandfather, Calogero, and to all hardworking families who came to the United States to establish a better life.
A Bronx Tale cigar features a Cuban-seed wrapper cultivated in Ecuador, a Dominican binder, and a blend of filler tobaccos hailing from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. It has a medium-to-full strength profile with notes of spice.
Vitola (Size): 6 x 54
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan
Pairs Perfectly With:
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis, Napa Valley 2018
Photo credit: M. “Joe” Gooch
The Blaze Report:
Appearance:
The cigar had an box press evenly colored brown wrapper with some tooth and a heavy pre-light smell of some earth and spice. Silky to the touch with an aromatic wrapper and a slight bit of resistance on the draw.
1st Third:
There was a very smooth draw that delivered dense clouds of full flavored smoke. A creamy texture followed by a slight peppery spice on the finish. Some rich earthy tones with some cedar and cocoa note on the palate and in the aroma.
2nd Third:
The aroma and flavor continued to develop and intensify, delivering a very rich and full flavored, luring character with a subtle yet present bold body. Creamy texture continued to develop along with a noticeable great medium body.
Final Third:
There was a mostly even burn that produced a very solid, nearly black ash. Some peppery spices continued to develop with some deep and rich, earthy tobacco notes. The aroma also continued to intensify with richer earthiness flavor.
Making the Grade
Final Thoughts:
A medium body with outstanding overall construction. The flavor continued to develop and the aroma became full and robust as the cigar burned. Extremely well made. An outstanding unique and flavorful cigar that could easily be enjoyed beyond a nub and not hurt the palate. A lasting impression.
Photo credit: M. “Joe” Gooch
- Was this cigar a good buy? Yes
- Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes
- Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes
- Does it have complexity? Yes
- How consistent was the strength level? Medium Plus
- What makes this cigar different or special? Full tobacco flavors Characters
- Did the cigar produce spice? Yes
- Did the flavors match the description? Yes
- Did the strength match the description? Yes Medium Plus
- Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes
Final Grade
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