Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut

Binder: Dominican

Filler: Dominican, Zimbabwean

Vitola: Toro (6 x 50)

Strength: Mild-Medium

Purchase Link: Principle White Gold

WHITE GOLD REVIEW – DOM

Summary: Flowers, lemon, and a smidge of bitterness kick this smoke into gear. Sputtering after only half an inch down, the bitterness seems to coat my tongue. While a bread note gives me some hope, that bitter coat stays on like it’s pouring.

Halfway down, the bitterness gives way to mint toothpaste. And just like that, the bad gets brushed away. Floral notes mingle with some lingering spearmint in an enjoyable fashion. This was a tale of two halves, and I hope the other reviewers experienced more of the back half.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Jeopardy

Pairing Suggestion: American Single Malt

Perceived Strength: Mild

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single

WHITE GOLD REVIEW – RICH

Summary: This cigar brought notes of peanut, lemon, cedar, cream, vanilla, honey, and a touch of mint. Many of the flavors were quite light, but still present.

Burn and draw were both fantastic. There were no flakes in the ash at all. Construction was impeccable.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Vanilla milkshakes

Pairing Suggestion: Coffee

Perceived Strength: Mild

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack

WHITE GOLD REVIEW – BEN

Summary: Vegetal foundation with compliments of cedar, white pepper sneezes, and a flavorful retro. In addition, the second third gives me tons of grassy nuances.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Campfire dinner

Pairing Suggestion: Oat milk espresso

Perceived Strength: Medium

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack

Participants in this blind review were completely unaware of the cigar they were evaluating until all submissions were received and processed. Each participant was asked to answer a summary paragraph, an if/than statement, a pairing suggestion, and a purchase suggestion. Cigars were provided by Small Batch with only the expectations of candid responses. All pictures, information, and formatting were completed by a Coordinator outside of the reviewing process. 

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