Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Binder: Sumatra
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
Vitola: Knuckle Dragger (4 x 52)
Strength: Medium-Full
Purchase Link: RoMa Craft 2024 Cromagnon
2024 CROMAGNON REVIEW – DOM
Summary: Draw is a might tight. My first puffs show promise with charred meat, cocoa powder, and new car smell (read: leather). Even though the tasting notes carry some weight, the body remains light. Marshmallow?
Halfway down, the best part about this cigar is the woody zing on the retro hale. The strength ramps up now while the flavor department remains bankrupt. Turning over its final hand, this cigar reveals maraschino cherry (on bottom?). Straight to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: TV dinners
Pairing Suggestion: Rum
Perceived Strength: Medium+
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
2024 CROMAGNON REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought notes of earth, caramel, raisin, cocoa, oak, cream, and a bit of black pepper.
Construction was spot-on, with an even burn and good draw.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Walking the dog with a cigar in hand
Pairing Suggestion: Coffee
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
2024 CROMAGNON REVIEW – BENECIA
Summary: Three words that describe this cigar: bitter, woody, and super rich notes. Chicory flavor, too. It’s savory, has dried fruit, and a lingering white pepper dust on the end of every exhale. Lots of flavor in the size of a nightcap. Lovely wrapper and solid ash.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Size matters
Pairing Suggestion: Cabernet
Perceived Strength: Full
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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