Espinosa Murcielago de Oro Oval
đź“Ś Brand: Espinosa
📌 Line: Murciélago Oro (Oval TAA Exclusive)
đź“Ś Size: Toro Oval (6" Ă— 54)
đź“Ś Weight: 15.2 g
đź“Ś Age: 2 years
đź“Ś Origin: Nicaragua
Tasting Notes
Dark Chocolate – Thick and sweet from the first puff
Black Pepper – Strong but clean spice on the retrohale
Earth – Dense, full-bodied core
Espresso – Sharp, bitter-sweet richness
First Impressions
The Oval construction is stunning — dense, oily, and dark. Aroma off the wrapper gives chocolate, espresso, and earth. Cold draw is loose, offering big airflow and early indication of softened resistance, but the flavors still come through prominently.
Smoking Experience
First Third – Bold start: chocolate, pepper, and espresso. Loose draw gives abundant smoke, though flavors are slightly less concentrated.
Second Third – Earth and espresso deepen; pepper smooths out. Burn line impressively clean despite airflow.
Final Third – More pepper and dark chocolate return. Strength rises but stays balanced. Loose draw persists but never compromises the smoking rhythm.
Pairings
Alcohol – L’Esprit de Neisson Blanc 70° Rum Agricole - Explosive grassy cane, tropical fruit, and bright minerality add electric contrast to the cigar’s dark, rich core. Totally unique pairing.
Tea – Kenyan Milima Estate Black Tea - Strong, brisk, malty — enough body to stand with the cigar while cutting through its sweetness and earth.
Music Pairing
“Aquarela do Brasil” – Gal Costa
Warm, rhythmic, bright — adds color against the cigar’s heavy profile.
Final Thoughts
The Murciélago Toro Oval TAA 2023 is bold, rich, and deeply satisfying. The loose draw softens some flavor concentration but doesn't disrupt the overall experience. One of Espinosa’s most enjoyable blends, with a strong nighttime profile.
Final Score: 9/10
Why not a 10?
Loose draw prevented the full intensity and tightness of flavor the blend is capable of.
Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10.