Warped New Day

The Warped New Day is an exceptional project that redefines exclusivity and collaboration. Crafted in partnership with only 12 elite retailers across the United States, this unique cigar stands out as a testament to innovation and customer-focused craftsmanship. Oxford Cigar Company is proud to be one of the select retailers offering this extraordinary blend. 

– Oxford Cigars

 

Bought from – 

Oxford Cigars

 

Information:

Wrapper: Ecuador (Sumatra Rosado)

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Origin: Dominican Republic

Factory: Tabacalera La iSLA

 

Aging (if any): N/A

Single (MSRP): $14.75

Box (MSRP): $221.24 for a box of 15

Availability: Limited to 1000 boxes

 

Size: 

5.875 x 52

 

Band/Packaging: 

Fairly unique colors of Black and Orange, not something I’ve seen often in branding in the cigar world

 

Wrapper: 

Veiny, slight dryness chocolate brown color

 

Construction: 

Firm with slight give

 

Cold draw: 

Black pepper, cedar, nutty

 

First third: 

Black pepper, nutty, cedar, meaty, slight chocolate, (airy), cinnamon

 

Retro:

Sweetness, slight tart note 

 

Second third: 

Chocolate, slight fruit, cinnamon, cedar, slight spice

 

Burn: 

Even burn, no issues

 

Smoke: 

Lots of thick smoke

 

Final third: 

Pepper, chocolate, cedar, floral, cinnamon 

 

Retro: 

Milk chocolate, cinnamon, nutty, slight bitterness

 

Duration:

1 hour 56 minutes

 

Conclusion: 

Leading into this I was very curious to how Kyle Gellis would utilize the Sumatra wrapper, as Sumatra is not something I’ve smoked much of. To start this blend was very airy and bland to me. Not a whole lot of flavor. After the initial peppery light up and some strong notes of nuts, cedar, and a meaty flavor, everything muted down and there were subtle notes of chocolate, cinnamon, and cedar. Nothing special. But as the second and final thirds burned the strength of flavor really increased with chocolate, cinnamon, cedar, and a floral note. Some wavering fruit and pepper mixed in throughout, and on the retro i got a sweet tartness. Not a bad final two thirds. Definitely will try again and let a few age. This gets a score of an 87. 

 

Result:Â