Villiger Cigars
Cuellar Black Forest
WRAPPER: Mexican Maduro
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican
FORMAT: Toro Gordo (654) box press
ORIGIN: Tabacalera Palma, Dominican Republic
STRENGTH: Med. Full
WEBSITE: www.villigercigars.com
NOTES:
A nice representation of its composite tobaccos. The bright tang of Dominican, sultry shy of smooth Mexican, ripe maduro, in that order. Overtones of lemony black pepper, cayenne, dark roast java bean, dark chocolate shavings, black walnut. Heavy & crisp. Undertones are a slowly schvitzing patent leather, skim milk creaminess, anise. Underbelly is compost w/ a red/purple fruit ripeness.
Could use a bit more creaminess or more oils from the leather, in order to round out profile a tick. Sits a bit harsh on the tongue. Oddly 'nuff for its stiffness, there isn't a lot of focus via bracing, but not too a flaw, per se. Lacks some deepness of note needed to bring many nuances. Although complexities are there in pepper-spice and cocoa/compost fruit minglings. Also, there is a good menu of flavors. Maybe concise, but all germane and well shown.
Burns a slight bit quickly thru the 1/3 then slows to a moderate place. Draws well, altho w/ a bit of airiness. Mascara-line happens on a self-correcting unconcerned wave. Excellent smoke out-put both actively & passively, with an aroma made up of spices, seasonings, & carried on a sharp/heavy sweetness. Box press holds firm gate-to-wire & ash builds quite well. Straight-forward can be good, and it is here -- carried onward in pleasantly purposeful strides.
FINAL GRADE: B+
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59
WRAPPER: Mexican Maduro
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican
FORMAT: Toro Gordo (654) box press
ORIGIN: Tabacalera Palma, Dominican Republic
STRENGTH: Med. Full
WEBSITE: www.villigercigars.com
NOTES:
A nice representation of its composite tobaccos. The bright tang of Dominican, sultry shy of smooth Mexican, ripe maduro, in that order. Overtones of lemony black pepper, cayenne, dark roast java bean, dark chocolate shavings, black walnut. Heavy & crisp. Undertones are a slowly schvitzing patent leather, skim milk creaminess, anise. Underbelly is compost w/ a red/purple fruit ripeness.
Could use a bit more creaminess or more oils from the leather, in order to round out profile a tick. Sits a bit harsh on the tongue. Oddly 'nuff for its stiffness, there isn't a lot of focus via bracing, but not too a flaw, per se. Lacks some deepness of note needed to bring many nuances. Although complexities are there in pepper-spice and cocoa/compost fruit minglings. Also, there is a good menu of flavors. Maybe concise, but all germane and well shown.
Burns a slight bit quickly thru the 1/3 then slows to a moderate place. Draws well, altho w/ a bit of airiness. Mascara-line happens on a self-correcting unconcerned wave. Excellent smoke out-put both actively & passively, with an aroma made up of spices, seasonings, & carried on a sharp/heavy sweetness. Box press holds firm gate-to-wire & ash builds quite well. Straight-forward can be good, and it is here -- carried onward in pleasantly purposeful strides.
FINAL GRADE: B+
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59
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