Aging Room’s Small Batch M356ii is a Dominican puro, meaning it is made exclusively with tobacco grown in the Dominican Republic and produced in the same country as well. To be precise, these cigars are produced in the Tabacalera Palma factory.
Of the six cigars belonging to the line, the M356ii Mezzo is the Toro size.
Aesthetically, the cigar is perfect and dressed in an oily wrapper that is slightly rough to the touch. Construction is excellent.
- Origin: Dom. Rep.
- Size: 54 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Dom. Rep.
- Binder: Dom. Rep.
- Filler: Dom. Rep.
- Price: $9.5 | €9.5
Aging Room Small Batch M356ii Mezzo: unlit, it reveals hints of cocoa followed by a gentle spiciness. The opening is very creamy. It releases toasted notes of coffee and hazelnut, joined by a slight spiciness of black pepper.
continuing, a spicy base, which recalls wild pepper, on which notes of milk chocolate and a touch of wood spices develop. The smoke is creamy and has excellent balance. The persistence is long and the wild pepper soon becomes the protagonist. Strength is medium – full (4/5).
wild pepper, now followed by notes of walnut and earth, appear in the second third. There is also a shade of seasoned wood. About halfway through, an important leathery note appears. Strength remains constant (4/5).
the smoke turns to rich aromas of hot spices, which are joined by earth and toasted nuances. Strength remains constant (4/5).
Overall, the Aging Room Small Batch M356ii Mezzo releases a rich, intense and well-balanced smoke. Persistence is prolonged and the smoke is very creamy.
Rating: 91