El Rey del Mundo La Reina UK Regional Edition 2018 Cigar - Box of 24

Date Added: Wednesday 24 July, 2019 by Austin

I adore this format of cigar so had to try these. Perfect construction, gorgeous smooth wrapper with an oily sheen and producing thick mouthfuls of smoke from a slightly firm draw. Opens mild-medium with classic El Rey flavours - creamy, light woodiness and some baked dough with a little citrus tang. Into the second third it gets richer with more complexity and subtlety developing - slightly earthy, herbal and burnt sugar notes. Great balance of flavour and already tasting like it has a little age on it. Exceptionally good quality seco has been used in this blend. The final third slowly progresses to the upper end of medium body just touching almost on full in the back end, with some slightly darker flavours developing - light roasted coffee bean and hints of liquorice, retaining that cream, dough and herbal profile. Smoked to the last inch before getting at all harsh and burned evenly throughout. These are beautiful lazy afternoon cigars with finesse and complexity and they should age wonderfully. Most reminiscent of the old ERDM Tainos with some similar qualities of the Trinidad Fundadores also in the second half.