The Gilbert De Montsalvat 10 Anniversary is a cigar that celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Gilbert De Montsalvat brand, founded by Raymondo Bernasconi, a well-known Swiss importer and distributor, who with this brand also decided to become a manufacturer. The 10 Anniversary is made up of only one size, that was meant to be of imposing and important dimensions, hence the choice for a format similar in size to that of a Gordo, which certainly does not go unnoticed. It is sold in 10-count boxes.
Dressed in a Maduro shaded wrapper leaf, it has a pig tail finish, with the curl wrapped around itself. The foot of the cigar is closed. The filling is generous and the oily wrapper is smooth to the touch.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 58 x 146 mm (5.75″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Dominican Republic
- Price: $N/A – €9.80
Gilbert De Montsalvat 10 Anniversary: the aromas in the cold draw are rather mild, due to the completely closed foot. However, hints of earth are perceived. The opening brings a mix of earth and undergrowth, with intense nuances of mushrooms, to the palate. There is also a rich vein of wood resin present.
The first third releases intense aromas of earth and black pepper, with notes of wood resin that remain well perceptible. Strength stands at a medium level (3/5).
The second third turns to earth and cocoa notes. Wood resin remains present in the background, albeit in a more contained way. Strength does not change (3/5).
In the final third, it turns to smoked and herbal notes. The earth remains in the foreground. Strength grows, reaching a medium-full level (4/5). Notes of walnut and black pepper, flanked by earthy nuances, appear in the finish.
Overall, the Gilbert De Montsalvat 10 Anniversary releases a smoke with good balance. The evolution is perceptible in the course of the different thirds, and is thanks to both a change in the intensity of the aromas, and by the development of new flavors. The finish is particularly prolonged.