Great Wall GL No. 3
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SIZE: 54 x 156mm (6 1/8”)
PRICE: $ – | € 30
TIME: 1h
COUNTRY: China
WRAPPER: Dominican Rep.
BINDER: Dominican Rep.
FILLER: China, Dominican Rep.
The GL No.3 is finished with a fuse cap. In the blend, there is a new variety of tobacco grown in China, the “Dexue”, which is cultivated in Daquankeng. Before reaching the market, the cigars undergo an aging process of three years. It delivers a complex smoke, well-balanced for the whole length. The flavor profile is deep, and the puffs are creamy and round.
The cigar opens with rich roasted coffee bean notes enriched by a mix of hazelnut and cedarwood. In the middle part, it exhibits leather, cream, and pepper, while in the last third, it is herbal and has a spicy finish to it.
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