The Byron 20th Century Habanero is a 6 x 54 toro gordo that also comes from the 2016 production and aged for five years after rolling. Its blend features an Ecuadorian wrapper, undisclosed binder, and a mix of Dominican, Peruvian and undisclosed fillers.
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Luxury Cigar Club
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Undisclosed
Filler: Dominican Republic, Peru, Undisclosed
Origin: Costa Rica
Factory: Selected Tobacco S.A.
Aging (if any): 5 years + additional 2 after purchase
Single (MSRP): $37.00
Box (MSRP): $924.00 (25)
Availability: Limited – 200 Boxes Made
Size:
6 x 54
Wrapper:
Reddish Brown hue, minimal veins, smooth wrapper
Construction:
Firm packed
Cold draw:
Charred wood
First third:
Floral, creamy, wood, caramel, bread
Retro:
Floral, wood
Second third:
Leather, wood, caramel, cornflake, raisin, cedar
Burn:
Razor sharp
Smoke:
Wispy clouds
Final third:
Milk chocolate, wood, dark fruit, cedar
Retro:
Dark fruit, wood, coffee
Duration:
1 hour 45 minutes
Conclusion:
First light is very nice as a smooth floral creaminess hits the palate, accompanied by some wood. The draw is unfortunately fairly tight, but manageable for now. The creaminess has morphed into a caramel, with some bready after notes. On the retro I get a sharp floral and wood note. One inch in and the burn is as perfect as a burn can get, the draw is still a bit snug but a good amount of smoke produced. You can certainly tell this is an aged cigar. The caramel creaminess is absolutely delicious and smooth, but the floral note puts the flavor off a bit for me. Second third begins with a bit of leather added to the mix, and a nice nuttiness mixed with a cornflake. After a few puffs into the second third a delicious raisin note joins. As the second third continues a cedar note joins as now the main notes are cedar, leather, and a slight sweetness on the backend. Final third begins with a bang! A delicious creamy milk chocolate that gives me hot chocolate vibes. In the background the wood remains and a slight dark fruit note joins. Great start to the final third. About a half inch in and the chocolate and dark fruit note really pick up and dominate the palate, I honestly could not have asked for more in the final third, absolutely delicious. On the retro I get the dark fruit and a wood note, with a slight coffee note. Overall this gets a score of 96. If you have the money, this cigar is as good as its packaging.
Result: 96
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