Blanco Nine Lancero is one of the seven sizes of the Nine line, so called because the blend chosen was the ninth in the trial order of the various blends.
It is Nicaraguan Puro, with the wrapper leaf aged for a minimum of three years and with a filler made up of three different Ligero from three different cultivation areas. The Lancero is sold in 30-count boxes.
The cigar comes dressed in a Colorado Maduro-colored wrapper that is silky to the touch. The filling is generous, and the overall construction is flawless.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 38 x 178 mm (7″)
- Wrapper: Corojo Oscuro (Nicaragua)
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $ 10.40 – € 6.50
Blanco Nine Lancero: hints of cocoa and honey are present in the cold draw. The opening releases aromas of nuts, walnut stands out, earth, and toasted nuances.
The first third continues on sweet notes, with honey and hazelnut being the primary flavors, always accompanied by toasted hints. A spicy nuance of white pepper is also perceptible in the background. The strength settles on a slightly above medium level (3.5/5).
The central section alternates earth and nuts, and the spicy component remains present in the background. The strength shows no variations and remains slightly above medium (3.5/5).
In the final third, earth and walnut are confirmed, now flanked by vegetal nuances, gradually becoming more marked toward the end, where balsamic nuances also emerge. The strength grows slightly enough to reach a medium-full level (4/5).
Overall, the Blanco Nine Lancero reveals a smoke with a good flavor intensity, paired with an equally good evolution.