The Gilbert de Montsalvat Signature Gordo is part of the Signature line from Gilbert de Montsalvat. Made in the Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera, the Signature line is composed entirely of Dominican tobaccos (a puro). The Gordo format measures 6 x 60 and is the largest vitola within the series. All formats are packaged in 12-count boxes
The line was officially presented on March 28, 2023, during a pre-release event at The Chedi Andermatt, with broader distribution following shortly after in European markets.
Cigars are well-made, dressed up in a colorado claro leaf, smooth to the touch. The filling results generous and homogeneous.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 60 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Dominican Republic
- Binder: Dominican Republic
- Filler: Dominican Republic
- Price: N/A $ | 14.5 €
Gilbert de Montsalvat Signature Gordo: the cold draw reveals scents of earth. The opening confirms the earth, together with nutty notes.
The first third delivers aromas of earth, and earth, with the nuttiness still present and mainly recalling hazelnuts. The strength is medium (3/5).
In the middle third, earth, hazelnut and the vegetal notes are confirmed. The flavor profile becomes deeper, due to nuance of spices appearing in the backgorund, with a mix of white pepper, nutmeg and some vanilla. The strength is unchanged (3/5).
The last third proceeds on the same flavor profile, with the spices becomin a little more intense. The strength is confirmed (3/5).
Overall, the Gilbert de Montsalvat Signature Gordo delivers a well-balanced smoke from the first to the last puff. The flavor profile shows a linear evolution, and it is nicely structured, thanks also to the spice dimension, which creates a nice depth.