“In 2013, Principle Cigars introduced the most unique offering in premium tobacco: ‘Money-to-Burn’. This exclusive release used original, engraved bond certificates from 1921 in its packaging.”
-Principle Cigars
Bought from –
Principle Cigars
Information:
Wrapper: Ecuador (Habano 2000)
Binder: Dominican Republic (Monte Plata)
Filler: Dominican Republic & USA
Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory
Aging (if any): 2013 release
Single (MSRP): N/A
Box (MSRP): $450
Availability: 500 boxes released
Size:
7 x 50
Band/Packaging:
Very unique packaging with bond certificates from 1921. Everything about this box gives off “antique”. The band is all gold with the Principle logo embossed.
Wrapper:
Medium brown with a reddish hue, veiny
Construction:
Well packed, no issues
THE REVIEW
Cold draw:
Cedar
First third:
Cedar, slight spice, baking spice, oak, slight licorice, roasted coffee
Retro:
Cedar, baking spice, nutmeg, cinnamon
Second third:
Roasted coffee, cedar, oak, baking spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, chocolate, cherry
Burn:
Wavy but no issues
Smoke:
Large amounts of smoke
Final third:
Roasted coffee, chocolate, dark fruit, baking spice, cedar
Retro:
Coffee, licorice, fruit, baking spices, cedar
Duration:
2 hours
Conclusion:
Principle has always been a favorite brand of mine. From the incorporation of antique and vintage elements, to the blends, I have yet to find a Principle cigar I do not enjoy. This one failed to stray from the path. This 2013 released Money to Burn 500 began with a decent start – cedar and oak forward with some baking spices mixed in. It was the second third that really took off – notes of chocolate and coffee covered the palate, with a nice creamy cedar, and floating fruit notes that moved in and out with every puff. The final third remained pretty similar, with the retro hale circling back to the first third, with lots of oak and baking spices. Overall this was a blend I really enjoyed, and am excited to enjoy more of.
