Cigar Reveal #284

Matilde
Serena Maduro

"Light up the Serena Maduro and get transported and get transported to the countryside of Jarabacoa. It's flavors are complexed and balanced, hitting every inch of your palate. Sweetness is present along the journey, combined with rich flavors ranging from mocha coffee to dried fruit and toast. It exudes of aromas reminiscent of earth, tobacco aging barns and leather."

- Jose Seijas

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Serena Maduro
Anatomy

  • Nicaragua
    Dominican Republic
  • Dominican C98

  • Mexican San Andres

Serena Maduro
Flavor Notes

First Third

Dark Roast Coffee

Minerals

Cedar

Dark Roast Coffee

Minerals

Cedar

Second Third

Cocoa

Leather

Earthiness

Cocoa

Leather

Earthiness

Final Third

Cocoa

Black Pepper

Cedar

Cocoa

Black Pepper

Cedar

Reviews + Notes

Halfwheel

The Matilde Serena Maduro Toro Bravo is not bad, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the score would indicate. While my reviews typically do not focus on the foundational tobacco flavors, when that part is not present, the void it leaves is very noticeable. Most of the time, it felt like there should have been more. Not necessarily more flavors, but there was a lack of any flavor at too many points. While I don’t think this was reflected in how the cigars were scored, this void is made worse given that the size of the cigar and the amount of time that it takes to smoke. Outside of the one cigar that needed a relight, I rarely was bothered by anything the cigar gave me, but I am left wanting more.

Cigar Aficionado

Bumpy in appearance with a wrinkled cap, the smoke from this robusto gives off clashing notes of cream, muddled wood and bitter earth that turn slightly metallic before the somewhat sweet finish. Tasters experienced some inconsistency on the burn and draw. Score: 86/100