Gilbert de Montsalvat, aged 15

The extraordinary cannot be forced. Decades of expertise, combined with countless hours of work and dedication, have laid the foundation for this blend, which is based on Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's award-winning number one cigar, "Encore" (Cigar Aficionado 2018 with 96 points). Rolled in the same format, a Gran Toro, as the highly successful Gilbert de Montsalvat 10 Years Anniversary, this blend combines a rich tradition with a contemporary spirit that is very much in vogue.

This puro, made exclusively from Nicaraguan tobacco, is meticulously crafted at the renowned Casa Carrillo factory (formerly Tabacalera La Alianza) in the Dominican Republic.

It offers a smooth, creamy smoke with a unique flavour profile. Woody and earthy notes, slightly spicy, are subtly balanced by a delicate sweetness, all ending with a lingering finish.

1 cigar, 2 rings

Each box contains 15 cigars adorned with two rings of different colours: one evoking the historic burgundy ring of the first CLASSIC edition, the other silver, reminiscent of the more recent SIGNATURE line. However, the blend remains identical for both versions.

The cigar anecdote

This limited edition of 2,000 boxes was presented to our Blue Smokers in an exclusive preview by Giuseppe Spiga.