Syrinxx’s Cigar Shack

Montecristo Media Noche Edmundo

Size – 5 x 55
Age – 4 months
Cost – $9
Wrapper – Maduro (Connecticut)
Construction – Very well constructed with a couple of pronounced veins on the wrapper.  Symmetry was good but the cigar was a little too dense at the head.
Burn -  Even and slow
Ash – Medium to dark grey, held tight and neatly in 1″ pieces.
Draw & Smoke – The draw was a little tight after a punch cut, owing to a tighter pack at the head of the cigar.  Once I clipped off the top, however, it opened up a bit and was a firm but good draw, producing a medium amount of smoke per puff.
Flavor – Prelight flavors of earth and sweet chocolate led into a wonderful first third with those flavors coming out immediately after lighting, along with a rich coffee note and some lip-tingling red pepper.  The second third produced a spicier but still creamy and smooth blend of espresso, chocolate and leather.  The final third delivered more body but a similar bouquet of flavors, never growing harsh or bitter.  The room aroma was outstanding.
Strength – Med/Full
Rating – 10/10
Value – 7/10

Drink – Iced tea – an unremarkable pairing.  If it were not a warm summer evening I would have made a nice pot of hot coffee, which would pair up excellently with this cigar.  Perhaps some iced coffee is in order for my next Media Noche.
Notes – This cigar is a top notch experience and one of the best maduros I have smoked.  The characteristic coffee and earthy notes of a maduro wrapper shine through and are accompanied by a fantastic blend of complimentary flavors.  This is Montecristo’s only maduro cigar – not a problem because they nailed it first try.  I feel very fortunate to have landed 10 of these at only $4 each; keep your eyes peeled for a special on this cigar.  Highly recommended.

Second Opinion – I really didn’t find any negative reviews of this cigar, but here is a video review at Cigar Obsession.

Syrinxx Reviews 10/10, 55 Ring, Cigar Review, Maduro, Med/Full, Montecristo