Saint Luis Rey Carenas Belicoso
STRENGTH: ••••
SIZE: 54 x 155 mm (6 ⅛”)
PRICE: $ 8 | € –
TIME: 1h 15 min
COUNTRY: Honduras
WRAPPER: Nicaragua
BINDER: Honduras
FILLER: Honduras
Homonym of the Cuban brand, this Saint Luis Rey is sold only in the U.S. However, its distinctive personality does not intend to emulate any other product. Despite being medium-full in strength, it is a cigar that showcases a delightful profile.
Once the cigar is lit, notes of hazelnut, wood, and spices are perceived changing, with a slow and progressive evolution, to aromas of leather, coffee, earth, and black pepper. The bold and balanced flavor profile makes this cigar more than satisfying.
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