Mas Igneus Ancho

The Mas Igneus Ancho opens with a bold medium-to-full-bodied profile, delivering an immediate rush of dark chocolate, espresso, and earthy leather accented by a deep molasses sweetness that sets a rich, commanding tone. Early retrohales reveal a lively black pepper spice layered with notes of roasted almond, dried fig, and a faint touch of smoked paprika, creating depth and intrigue in the opening act. As the cigar transitions into the second third, the flavors broaden into charred oak, cocoa powder, and caramelized sugar, with the spice softening into a more integrated backdrop. In the final third, the profile crescendos with concentrated espresso crema, bittersweet chocolate, and a subtle anise note, finishing long and resonant with a harmonious balance of strength, sweetness, and earthiness.

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Construction is excellent, featuring a dark, oily San Andrés Maduro wrapper laid seamlessly over an Ecuadorian binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. The Ancho vitola is firmly packed yet offers an effortless draw, producing dense, aromatic smoke in generous volumes. The burn line remains sharp and consistent from start to finish, while the ash forms tight, marbled gray stacks that hold impressively between taps, reflecting the cigar’s meticulous craftsmanship.

A perfect whisky pairing for this cigar is the GlenDronach 18 Year Allardice, whose sherried depth, dried fruit complexity, and warm spice beautifully complement the Ancho’s cocoa, espresso, and molasses-driven core while enhancing its nut and oak nuances.

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This cigar has an excellent aging potential of 6–9 years, during which its spice will mellow, its sweetness will deepen, and its darker flavors will integrate into a more seamless whole.

The Mas Igneus Ancho is a rich, flavor-forward smoke that combines boldness with refinement, offering an evolving, satisfying experience for those who appreciate depth and balance.