Casdagli Villa Casdagli Salomone
The Villa Casdagli Salomone is the most ceremonial and technically challenging specification in the Casdagli brand. This series pays homage to the magnificent Villa Casdagli estate where the Casdagli family once resided in Cairo, Egypt. This cigar is hand-rolled at the renowned IGM factory in Costa Rica and blended personally by the owner, Jeremy Casdagli. To master the Salomone's unique shape—narrow at both ends and demanding exceptional rolling techniques—Casdagli selected rare, aged tobacco leaves from four different countries, creating a complex flavor with a distinctly "Old World" elegance.
[Authoritative Review: The Pinnacle of the Art of Unconventional Cigars]
In the realm of professional tasting, the Villa Casdagli series has earned a very high industry standing thanks to its bold blend of tobacco leaves and exceptional balance:
- Halfwheel Rating: This series performed exceptionally well in Halfwheel's blind tests, achieving a high score of 91 points . Reviewers were amazed by its ability to maintain perfect draw resistance and ignition line even in the complex Salomone design.
- Craftsmanship Acclaim: Due to the extreme difficulty of rolling the Salomone roll, only the most experienced rolling masters can complete it. It is widely recognized as one of the most exquisite pieces in the Casdagli brand, showcasing the brand's unwavering pursuit of "perfect structure."
- A benchmark for complexity: Through the use of blended tobaccos from multiple countries, its linear evolution and depth of flavor during tasting have consistently placed it at the top of various premium cigar recommendation lists.
[Tasting Profile: A Magnificent Symphony of Transnational Tobacco Leaves]
Flavor profile: Due to Salomone's unique conical foot, the initial lighting offers a concentrated experience of the delicate aromas of the Ecuadorian wrapper, followed by an explosion of complex filler flavors as the ring gauge increases. This is a typical medium to full-bodied cigar. Flavor profile: The initial notes are distinctly silky cream, sweet spices, and dried fruit; in the middle, the addition of Dominican and Peruvian tobacco leaves brings out an alluring exotic floral aroma, cedarwood, and a hint of roasted nuts; the finish reveals a deep minerality and the richness of dark chocolate, creating an overall symphony-like grandeur.
【Product Core Highlights】
- A rare blend of four countries: aged tobacco leaves from Ecuador (wrapper/binder), Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru (filler). This exceptional combination gives the cigar a highly distinctive character.
- Salomone's premium craftsmanship: The progressively smaller size design at both ends is not only visually stunning, but also allows smokers to experience the wonderful dynamic changes in flavor intensity from gathering to spreading during a 90-minute puff.
- Extra-long aging period: All selected tobacco leaves undergo strict post-aging to ensure that every puff of smoke is extremely smooth, completely eliminating any spiciness of young tobacco.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 7 1/4 × 57 (Salomone / Irregular Shape)
- Origin: Costa Rica (IGM Cigars)
- Wrapper: Ecuador
- Citrus reel: Ecuador
- Eggplant core: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru
Casdagli Villa Casdagli Salomone is a cross-border culinary journey. With its grand scale and meticulous blending, it precisely recreates a sensory epic of family honor and European elegance for every important moment to celebrate.