Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian
Vitola: Envoi (5 x 50)
Strength: Medium
Purchase Link: Principle Aviator Series
PRINCIPLE AVIATOR ENVOI REVIEW – DOM
Summary: Bold flavors of earth and coffee pounce at the onset, but their power is less punchy than I’d expect. As the smoke becomes weak, a burn correction is required. Surpassing all expectations, this cigar hits its stride two ash-taps down. While another hefty touch up is needed, chili and cream hit home.
Halfway down, bell pepper gets tossed in with the chili. This is a good cigar, but you’ll probably need two lighters and boatload of patience to enjoy it.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Watching a middle school basketball game
Pairing Suggestion: Cappuccino
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single
PRINCIPLE AVIATOR ENVOI REVIEW – RICH
Summary: This cigar brought notes of earth and caramel in abundance, and also cherry and coffee flavors. I didn't find it to be a terribly complex smoke, but I found it to be quite enjoyable.
The burn got quite uneven a couple of times. Aside from that, it didn't give me any issues when smoking.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Balance with a preference for bitter
Pairing Suggestion: Bourbon
Perceived Strength: Medium
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
PRINCIPLE AVIATOR ENVOI REVIEW – BEN
Summary: A little Espresso. A little Oaky. A little Leathery. A little Salty. And a little drying on the palate. Waited patiently for something sweet to pull it all together but it never came.
If You Like That, You Might Like This: Salt and pepper in your grits
Pairing Suggestion: Cold brew with a vanilla pump
Perceived Strength: Medium+
Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: 5-pack
Participants in this blind review were completely unaware of the cigar they were evaluating until all submissions were received and processed. Each participant was asked to answer a summary paragraph, an if/than statement, a pairing suggestion, and a purchase suggestion. Cigars were provided by Small Batch with only the expectations of candid responses. All pictures, information, and formatting were completed by a Coordinator outside of the reviewing process.
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