I bought a 5-pack of the Bamoral Anejo XO Petite Robusto cigars about a month or two ago. Not sure what, exactly, caught my eye when I made the purchase. Maybe it was the fact that this cigar sources its parts from a wide range of countries just like a Boeing Dreamliner. Perhaps, it was a brand I have been having my eye on for some time since I have read many good things. Or.... maybe it was both.
Like I said, this cigar features a San Andreas wrapper from Mexico that contains tabacco that was grown in Brazil, the Dominican, and Nicaragua. All the parts are combined in the Agio Caribbean Tabacco Company factory in the Dominican Republic. It can be purchased on 5 different vitolas, each of which cost around $10 USD per stick. The Petite Robusto is not only the smallest variant but it is also the cheapest.
Wrapper: Mexico
Binder: The Dominican Republic
Filler: Brazil, The Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Length: 4 1/4"
Ring Gauge: 48
Size: Petite Robusto
The Smoke: The cigar has a unique head that looks like a little man bun in the center. The San Andres wrapper provides an inviting milk chocolate hue that some nice oil along with some veins. The leaf has a nice earthy aroma. I removed the cap with my Palio straight cutter with little effort.
The cold draw is good and has roasted coffee and dark chocolate. When lit, these flavors morph into espresso and cocoa beans. Undertones of black pepper undulate. Cedar and leather notes are also present. These notes more or less remain from beginning to end. The body, however, changes from medium bodied to full bodied as the smoke progresses. The draw and construction of the cigar are excellent too. No issues there. The burn rate is slightly uneven but I never had to make any corrective burn.
This cigar is pretty darn good. It has a good flavor profile and body while providing a decent smoking experience. $10 per stick feels a bit high but, frankly, it is a tough argument to not pony up the bucks for a few of these.
The Score: Buy a 5 pack
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