STRENGTH: ••• COUNTRY: Dominican R. The prestigious XO brand from Balmoral was recently joined by a third line, the Añejo XO Connecticut. The blend of the XO Connecticut is made of tobacco from 4 different countries to create a unique flavor profile. It releases an elegant and refined smoke, at the same time intense and satisfying. Exceptionally creamy and of great balance. Among the nutty flavors, almond stands out from the beginning to the end. Spices are present too and cover a very wide range: from white pepper to cinnamon. It also develop earth, cedar wood, and leather. Among the cigars tested during the year in blind tastings and reviews, those that scored the best score get re-selected. These products were then tested once again in a new blind tasting, which means not knowing what they are during the tasting. The test results are then compared and the TOP 5 are made. Since 2015, CigarsLover Magazine has focused on terroirs, in order to give the right space to all the producing countries. From 2018, the TOP 5 were paired with the TOP 50, which lists the 50 best cigars without distinction of origin. This list, together with the Best Brands, the Best Buy and the Best Boutique Brands, will be published in Winter 2019 issue of CigarsLover Magazine.
Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut Torpedo Mk52
SIZE: 52 x 159 mm (5 ¼’’)
PRICE: $ 11.3| € 9.5
TIME: 1h 15 min
WRAPPER: U.S.A. (Connecticut)
BINDER: Ecuador
FILLER: Brazil, U.S.A., Dom. Rep.91
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