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CIGAR SPECS

  • Neanderthal
  • Neanderthal
  • HN
  • HN
  • 5.00" X 56rg
  • Maduro
  • Nicaragua
  • Review Date: 12/15/2021
  • Age: /2021
  • Reviewer: Jorge Armenteros
  • HN

  • 5.00" X

    56rg

  • Maduro

  • Country of Origin: Nicaragua
  • Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos NicaSueño S.A.
  • Review Date: 12/15/2021
  • Age: /2021
  • MSRP: $12.00-$24.00
  • Box Count: 50
  • #Smoked: 3
  • Head: Flat
  • Foot: Tapered Foot
  • Cut: Punch
  • Smoking Condition: Neutral / Normal
  • Smoking Issue: Normal
  • Smoking Time: 01:10

9.3

Overall Rating

Benchmarked Cigar

COMPONENT DATA

  • WRAPPER1: Mexico | San Andres |
  • BINDER1: United States of America | Connecticut River Valley | Connecticut Broadleaf |
  • FILLER1: Dominican Republic |
  • FILLER2: Nicaragua |
  • FILLER3: United States of America | Pennsylvania | Green River One Sucker |

Pre-Smoke

APPEARANCE
BAND & DRESS ATTRACTIVENESS

Smoke

Flavor & Sensation Descriptors

  • SPICE : Black Pepper
  • SWEET : Bitter Chocolate
  • TOASTED : Cocoa
  • SENSATION : Dry/Tannic , Sweet
COMPLEXITY
STRENGTH

Post-Smoke

OVERALL RATING

  • Beverage Pairing - Water - Sparkling
  • Food Pairing -
9.3

Overall Rating

Pairing Comments
This cigar will hold up to many bold flavors but I like the contrast of cleaning the palate with sparkling water or champagne... it is so distinctive and rich that I don't want to obfuscate its flavors...
Final Thoughts
You could probably write a book about the uniqueness of this cigar; its unique flare to a 56 rg near the foot and then taper to a 52; the totally flat cap which is easily cut by a knife, finger nail or punch; the unforgiving richness and full body; the adventurous use of Pennsylvania Green River One Sucker in its filler; etc.... This cigar is not for the faint of heart or palate but it is a must try if you like bold flavor...