The Venganza is one of the lines produced by the Cornelius & Anthony brand (for more reviews on the brand click here), which is made up of four sizes, including the Judge, a Robusto.
Aesthetically, the cigar is rolled in a shiny Colorado Maduro wrapper. It is smooth to the touch, with fairly pronounced veins.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona)
- Size: 52 x 127 mm (5″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: € 9
Cornelius & Anthony Venganza Judge: the cold draw reveals predominantly cocoa, pepper and a slight woody nuance.
The opening of the cigar starts rather sapid. Even flavor-wise the cigar reveals very pronounced notes of spices, wood and earth. Strength is medium (3/5).
In the second third, next to saltiness, that has remained unchanged, a surprising sweetness appears. However, this change is not followed by an evolution in flavor. The cigar is a combination of spices and wood. Strength increases slightly, becoming medium – full (4/5).
There is no change in flavor in the final third. Only the sweetness of the second third looses a bit in intensity. The wood characters remain unchanged, while a walnut note emerges. Strength remains medium – full (4/5).
Overall, this Cornelius & Anthony Venganza Judge is a very simple cigar. Balance is the only saving grace of this cigar. The flavor profile is limited, as is the persistency and evolution. It is a product from which you do not expect a spectacular smoke, provided you do not underestimate the strength.
Rating: 84