Trinidad Esmeralda Cigars (12) - The Trinidad Esmeralda is a luxurious cigar that invites aficionados to partake in a sumptuous smoking experience. Released in 2019, the Esmeralda is a Dinoras vitola, a relatively new format in the Habanos profile, with a length of 145mm and a 54 ring gauge, boasting a robust and fulfilling presence.
Crafted with the utmost care, each cigar is hand-rolled with the finest long-filler tobacco sourced from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba, renowned for its superior quality leaves. The cigars come in Trinidad's traditional semi boite nature boxes of 12, featuring two rows of six, making them an elegant addition to any connoisseur’s collection.
Upon lighting a Trinidad Esmeralda, one is greeted with soft aromas of bread and citrus, with a hint of sweetness emanating from the foot. The initial draw is gentle, presenting a soft bread flavor with a dash of black pepper that sparks the palate. As the smoking experience unfolds, the Esmeralda reveals a complex profile with emergent notes of cedar and hazelnut, complemented by a white pepper note on the retrohale.
In terms of strength, the Trinidad Esmeralda offers a light to medium body that gradually builds up, reaching a medium-plus level by the end, providing a smoking time of around 90 minutes. This makes it a cigar that is not overpowering but rather a balanced and richly flavored journey from start to finish.
This exceptional offering from Trinidad is a celebration of the brand's tradition, craftsmanship, and the sheer pleasure of cigar smoking. It's a medium to full-bodied blend that delivers a complex and luxurious smoking experience that aficionados would not want to miss.