West Tampa Circle of Life
E. P. Carrillo, through its Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic, has undertaken the production of the Circle of Life cigars. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr., who was a true mentor to Rick Rodriguez during his time at General Cigar Co., has now reunited with his former protégé to bring this project to life.
4
Ecuador, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
12.7
52
45 – 60 minutes
Leather, Earthy, Woody, Chocolate
Tasting notes
The embossed, gold-coloured ring band of this superb toro is carefully removed. A wrapper of an intense dark chocolate colour already hints at a flavour-rich smoking experience. The smoke is dense and the draw is quite airy.
When unlit, it offers magnificent chocolate aromas. This is a cigar with full-bodied aromas; a full-bodied, powerful cigar. Earthy and animal notes with a bold opening in the first third, which mellows towards the middle of the cigar. It then develops a rich, nutty flavour, with a remarkable finish.
This cigar, with its complex flavour profile, is pleasantly reminiscent of the Blackened M81 in terms of depth and the range of aromas.
Pairing
Definitely… an espresso martini.
Notes
Notes of earth, leather, wood and chocolate.
A cigar-related anecdote
Earthy and animal notes with a bold opening in the first third, which will mellow towards the middle of the cigar.
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