1. Trinidad Fundadores – 94
Initially produced as a Diplomatic gift, it later became a regular production cigar, on February 1998. From 2003 it started being dressed up using the current band. The size is Laguito Especial and it is available in 24 count box. Medium strength. It develops an incredibly balanced smoke. The evolution is remarka- ble and the aromas keep on changing during the whole smoke. Creamy and elegant. 1/3: coffee, honey, citrus and vanilla. Sweet base. |
2. Partagas Maduro No.1 – 93
Medium to full strength. Well balanced, complex and intense smoke. Creamy and sweet in some puffs, this Partagas amaze since the beginning. The persistence is remarkable. 1/3: cocoa, herbs, piquant notes. Slightly sweet base. |
3. Cohiba Piramides Extra – 93
Medium to full bodied. Great intensity and wide aromatic palette. Good evolution and complexity. An elegant cigar, build on a sweet base. 1/3: fine wood, hazelnut and white pepper. Slightly sweet base. |
4. H. Upmann Magnum 50 – 92
Medium strength. The evolution is remarkable and the aromatic intensity is excellent. Great balance and harmony for this big H. Upmann. 1/3: piquant peaks, wood and roasted notes. 92 |
5. Montecristo Open Master – 91
A medium strength cigar which develops a well refined smoke. The aromatic palette is wide and the evolution is good. Well balanced, harmonic and creamy. 1/3: aged wood, white pepper, earth, cocoa and piquant peaks. |