Basic Information:

Name – Villiger La Flor de Ynclan

Manufacturer – Villiger Cigars

Size – Robosto

Wrapper – Ecuador Habano

Tobacco Blend – Dominican and Nicaraguan

Pricing – $10.45

Body – Medium +

Construction/Appearance:

The cigar is a bright brown with a orangey hue color. There are minimal visible veins and the seams are tight.

Pre-Light:

Aroma – Perfumed Floral, Cedar and Nuts

Type of Cut – Straight

Cold Draw – Cedar and Raisin

After Toast:

First Third – The cigar starts off with some floral like notes mixed with leather and spice. Strong start! Few minutes in an orange/citrus note hits the palate with a zing. Nice change of pace from the initial light. The burn is slightly wavy and ash is holding on strong.

Second Third – A nutty component comes into play with the florals still sitting on the finish. The floral notes linger for a while between puffs. Like a bouquet of fresh spring flowers. A real interesting mix. The burn remains slightly wavy and ash fell at the halfway point of the cigar.

Final Third – The nutty and floral notes carry into this third, but the spice kicks up here! A very sophisticated flavor profile that really tantalizes the palate. The burn self corrected to sharp on the finish.

Suggested Pairing:

Bourbon – Bulleit

Wine – Mumm Napa Santana Brut, Chandon Sweet Star

Overall Experience:

This Villiger La Flor de Ynclan is a solid smoke experience with a medium plus intensity. Lots of interesting flavors in the profile within this blend with the floral, citrus and nutty component all brought together with some spice on the finale.  A true complex experience that I would have again and again. This is a must try for those of you who haven’t.

Ratings:

Cigar Aficionado – 93pts.

About Villiger Cigars – http://villigercigars.com

Villiger La Flor de Ynclan