Mas Igneus Excelente

The Mas Igneus Excelente 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 subtle touch of smoked paprika, creating depth and intrigue from the outset. 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 background. In the final third, the profile crescendos with concentrated espresso crema, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of anise, 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 seamlessly applied over an Ecuadorian binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. The Excelente 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 Excelente’s cocoa, espresso, and molasses-driven core while enhancing its nut and oak nuances.

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

The Mas Igneus Excelente is a rich, flavor-packed smoke that balances boldness with sophistication, offering an evolving, satisfying experience for aficionados who appreciate depth and harmony.