Casdagli Cypher 3311 Colossus

Casdagli Cypher 3311 Colossus

• Dimensions: 6 × 60 (Gordo)
• Origin: Costa Rica (IGM factory)
• Wax wrapper: Habano Claro Colorado, Ecuador
• Cigarette Tub: Puriscal, Costa Rica
• Eggplant core: Peruvian, Dominican, and a third undisclosed rare leaf variety.

The Colossus is the largest model in the Cypher 3311 series. Its name carries a dual meaning: it refers to its massive 60 ring gauge size and pays homage to the Colossus, the world's first programmable electronic computer developed by Britain during World War II to crack the German Lorenz cipher machine. As a tribute from brand founder Jeremy Casdagli to his grandfather's intelligence career during World War II, this cigar, crafted in IGM's premium factory using a precise blend of tobaccos from various regions, aims to present a grand and profound sensory journey of deciphering within its 60 ring gauge cold-burning space.

Initial notes: Thanks to the excellent heat dissipation provided by the 60 ring gauge, the initial smoke is extremely cool and smooth. The silky Ecuadorian Habano Claro wrapper releases an alluring aroma of cream, sweet almond, and subtle floral notes. Even with such a large size, the opening maintains Casdagli's signature elegant quality, devoid of any spiciness. Mid-course: As combustion progresses towards the core, the complexity of Peruvian tobacco and undisclosed rare leaves begins to emerge. The mid-course flavor evolves into a deep almond sweetness, roasted spices, and delicate nutty aromas. The 60 ring gauge provides an exceptionally high vapor throughput, allowing these subtle aroma molecules to envelop the mouth in a very dense manner, resulting in a medium-to-rich and oily mouthfeel. Finish: As we move into the final stages, the flavors shift towards mature dark chocolate, leather, and a warm oak finish. Thanks to the use of filler leaves that have undergone extensive aging, the smoke maintains remarkable purity even in the extremely long burn path, leaving a lingering, minerally-deep, and exceptionally persistent creamy sweetness.

• Low-pressure cold-combustion structure: The 60 ring diameter ensures that the combustion chamber temperature remains low during tastings of more than 100 minutes, which protects the expensive and fragile volatile aroma molecules in the formula from being burned by high temperatures.
• Paying homage to the pinnacle of intelligence history, each Colossus is encased in an individual blue-lacquered "coffin" wooden box. This highly ceremonial packaging is not only for aesthetic purposes but also to allow the complex formula to continue its micro-fermentation within the box through a sealed environment.
• The exquisite rolling process at the IGM factory: At the IGM factory in Costa Rica, these large-gauge cigars are made exclusively by the most skilled craftsmen, ensuring perfect draw resistance and an extremely smooth burn line despite their huge ring gauge.
• Scarcity and collectible value: As a limited series with extremely low annual production, Colossus has always been highly regarded in the world of high-end cigar collecting. Each box is clearly marked with the year of production and has excellent aging potential.

Casdagli Cypher 3311 Colossus is the ultimate gamble of scale, history, and flavor. Its grand scale embodies the profound spirit of World War II intelligence warfare, presenting you with a saga of exquisite tobacco, full of dramatic twists and turns and aristocratic power, for every precious moment of quiet enjoyment.