Murcielago La Lune

Cigar ReviewNicaraguan CigarEspinosaMurcielagoToro

23 Feb

📌 Brand: Espinosa
📌 Line: Murciélago
📌 Size: La Lune (6 1/2" × 54 - Toro)
📌 Weight: 18.2 g
📌 Age:11 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua

Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate – Smooth, slightly sweet core
Black Pepper – Controlled, steady spice
Earth – Dense, medium-full backbone
Charred Oak – Warm, smoky finish

First Impressions

The La Lune presents a dark, oily Mexican San Andres wrapper with strong visual appeal and firm construction. Pre-light aroma reveals cocoa, spice, and deep earth. Cold draw is excellent, offering chocolate and pepper with ideal resistance.

Smoking Experience

First Third – Opens rich with dark chocolate and pepper leading. Burn is even and smoke output dense.
Second Third – Earth deepens and strength builds, maintaining a bold, satisfying body. Profile remains steady rather than evolving.
Final Third – Flavor stays smooth and controlled but shows limited complexity, remaining consistent rather than developing further.

Pairings

Alcohol – Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum - Dark sugar, toasted oak, and gentle spice enhance the cigar’s chocolate core while adding depth.
Tea – Wuyi Shui Xian Oolong - Mineral richness and roasted depth complement the cigar’s earthy backbone.

Music Pairing

“Ball and Biscuit” – The White Stribes
Raw, grounded energy aligning with the cigar’s earthy strength.

Final Thoughts

Espinosa Murciélago Noir La Luna delivers rich chocolate and earthy strength with excellent construction and smooth performance. While flavorful and satisfying, the profile remains steady rather than complex, limiting its overall intrigue.

Final Score: 8/10
Why not a 10?
Lack of complexity and evolution prevented a more engaging experience.

Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10.