A one of a kind cigar by General Cigars Corp that uses tobacco known as Braganca, that is grown in the Amazon Rainforest and harvested only once every three years! This is a cigar that is a huge hit amongst cigar smokers no matter what they normally smoke. I’ve smoked this cigar before and I can certainly say that its a huge hit for me as well. If you haven’t smoked one before you may be wondering why, so hopefully I can help you understand its appeal below!
The Cigar
- Origin – Nicaragua
- Wrapper – Ecuadoran Sumatra
- Binder – Nicaraguan
- Filler – Dominican Republic, Colombian, Brazilian Braganca
- Vitola – Toro
- Size – 6 x 52
- Strength – Medium-Full
Source: caocigars.com & holts.com
Cold Draw/First Draw
The cold draw gave me a juicy taste that was also present in the first draw, where I also tasted a bit of chocolate, a very smooth start to this cigar.
First Third 2/2
The chocolate flavor kept up in this section at the start, but eventually changed to hints of espresso bean.
There was also the great taste of this tobacco that separates it from other cigars, it is truly a different taste that you could only experience by smoking it.
The cigar starts at a medium level, really allowing you to enjoy the flavors without a big kick, but you can still tell it is a strong bodied cigar.
Middle Third 2/2
This section continues the great evolution of this cigar. I began to have the stronger side of it show itself with black pepper and spice notes hitting your palette, but softly enough to not overwhelm it. The burn continued even, with no hotness on my tongue, a smooth experience.
End of Cigar 1.9/2
This final third showed the true strength of the cigar as you reach its wrapped tobacco cord.
I did not have any real notes beside the strong, but enjoyable tobacco taste it presented.
The closer you get to the nub the stronger it gets, but you can enjoy it just the same.
Overall Thoughts
This is a fantastic cigar for any cigar lover to give a try. It has an easy draw throughout and your palette will love you for the taste that will hit it. Remember, they only come along once every three years, so be sure to get them when you can. If you give it a try be sure to let me know what your experience with it is like!
Ratings
1/1 – Pre-Light
1/1 – Construction/Appearance
1/1 – Overall Lighting/Burn Process
5.9/6 – Smoking Experience
1/1 – Personal Enjoyment/Value
9.9/10 Overall
~ Connor Coles
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