J London’s Luxury Collection is the home of their famed Gold Series, but now there is a new addition, Mr. London.
This new limited edition is very small batch, only 400 boxes of 10 were rolled. Made in collaboration with Eladio Diaz of Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera, better known as Davidoff’s Master Blender. On top of all that goodness, these cigars have been aged one-year post-roll! Mr. London is an extremely complex cigar created by two of the greats.
– Luxury Cigar Club
Bought from – Luxury Cigar Club
Information:
Wrapper: Undisclosed (Corojo ‘99)
Binder: Mexico (San Andres)
Filler: Undisclosed (Criollo 98, Habano 98, Habano 2000, HVA, Piloto Cubano)
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera
Aging (if any): 1 year
Single (MSRP): $18.95
Box (MSRP): $189.50
Availability: 400 Boxes
Size:
5 ½ x 54
Band/Packaging:
Unique color combo used for this line and fits well. The double label is a nice touch and the mystery Mr London is a cool touch to the main label.
Wrapper:
Brown and rustic looking with a nice shine to it. Some veins but nothing too major
Construction:
Firmly and well packed
Wood, earth, slight red pepper
First third:
Black pepper, wet wood, red pepper, citrus peel, caramel
Retro:
Dark fruit, tangy
Second third:
Citrus peel, cedar, black pepper, dark fruit, chocolate
Burn:
Slightly wavy but no touch ups needed
Smoke:
Large wispy clouds
Final third:
Chocolate, dark fruit, cedar, cherry
Retro:
Dark fruit, cedar
Duration:
1 hour 13 minutes
Conclusion:
At first light a large blast of black pepper was most noticeable, and after a few puffs a wet wood, red pepper, and citrus peel were apparent. Somewhat of an odd profile to start. About an inch in a delicious caramel note joined to add some sweetness to the mix. On the retro the main note was a dark tangy fruit. Completely different from the flavor profile of the first third. Second third started off with a switch up to more of a cedar from the wet wood, along with the citrus peel and a black pepper. About half way through a dark fruit and a chocolate note entered, giving the blend a delicious combination of flavor. To round out Mr. London, the final third further added some more complexion and smoothness with primary notes of chocolate, dark fruit, cedar, and a distinct cherry note in the final inch. This is a cigar I will find myself smoking many more of. If only that first started off a bit on the smoother side this would have gotten a top top score. Overall, this gets a 95 and is Box worthy if these flavor notes are your speed.
Result: 95
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