In-Depth Review of Montecristo Nicaragua Series Cigar.
Montecristo Nicaragua Series Cigar Review… featured in The Blaze Report.
Brand Profile:
The Montecristo Nicaragua Series is a full-bodied Nicaraguan puro that is a must-have for Montecristo cigar lovers. A unique collaboration with A.J. Fernández and produced in his factory in Estelí, The Montecristo Nicaragua Series has joined the core line-up for the Montecristo portfolio of brands.
Vitola (Size):
6” x 54
Wrapper:
Nicaraguan
Binder:
Nicaraguan
Filler:
Nicaraguan
Montecristo Nicaragua Series Cigars
https://www.altadisusa.com/cigars/montecristo/montecristo-nicaragua-series
Pairs Perfectly With:
woodford reserve 2025 kentucky derby 151 bottle.
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Photo and Review credits: M. “Joe” Gooch
The Blaze Report:
Appearance:
This cigar has a very elegant shape with an incredibly rich pre-light smell at the foot. There’s some noticeable oils with a slightly veiny appearance. Silky to the touch and overall smooth appearance and great looking construction.
1st Third:
Right away slight resistance on the draw and right away the cigar provided a huge aroma that filled the air with very rich tobacco notes and some earthy cocoa tones. Developing creamy texture on the palate with a nice spiciness through the nose that quickly intensified.
2nd Third:
A nicely slow and even burn lead to some great flavors with spices and rich tobacco notes that continued to stay consistent throughout the second third. Beautiful earthy texture on the palate which carried through to the nose with full flavored smoke. Full flavored smoke through to the palate.
Final 3rd:
A very smooth draw allowed a lot of rich, full flavored smoke through to the palate. Medium-full body with a very long and full finish. Creamy texture on the palate with a perfect amount of spices through the nose. The aroma and flavor continued to grow with hints of earthiness notes that developed.
Making the Grade
Final Thoughts:
Outstanding construction with a very slight resistance on the draw and a slow even burn that produced a long, nearly white ash. The cigar notes came and consistently stayed present through-out the profile. The cigar maintained an exceptional rich aroma. Overall an outstanding cigar that is brimming with flavor a complexities. It had a solid medium body with a long, flavorful finish. An extremely well made cigar that is packed with flavor and spice.
- Was this cigar a good buy? Yes
- Does it have complexity? Yes
- Did the cigar produce spice? Yes
- Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes
- Did the flavors match the description? Yes
- Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes
- Did the strength match the description? Medium-Plus
- How consistent was the strength level? Perfect Stength
- Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes
- What makes this cigar different or special? Rich Aroma
Final Grade
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