Due to the tapered head and foot, the CLE 25th Anniversary 11/18 is the less common size of the line, which is made of three other cigars (54×6, 6×60, and 50/5). The 25th Anniversary is not referred to as the brand’s Anniversary but as the 25 years of Christian Eiroa being in the cigar business. All the cigars are Honduran puros. All the sizes are sold in 25-count boxes.
Once the tissue paper that covers most of the cigar is removed, it reveals a Colorado Maduro leaf, which is rough to the touch. The construction is flawless.
- Country of Origin: Honduras
- Size: 54 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Honduras
- Binder: Honduras
- Filler: Honduras
- Price: $18.20 – € –
CLE 25th Anniversary 11/18: the cold draw is spicy, with rich black pepper. The first few puffs deliver notes of incense.
The first third alternates aromas of incense, earth, and black pepper. The strength is a little above the medium level (3.5/5).
The middle third continues on the same flavor profile. Also, the strength doesn’t change (3.5/5).
In the final third, the flavor profile turns to black pepper and hot spices, together with a balsamic vein, which gets richer and richer closer to the finale. The strength becomes medium-full (4/5).
Overall, the CLE 25th Anniversary 11/18 develops a balanced smoke with a flavor profile that is less intense and ample compared to the other sizes of this line.