RomaCraft Intemperance Whisky Rebellion Gran Perfecto

📌 Brand: RoMa Craft
📌 Line: Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion
📌 Size: Gran Perfecto (5 5/8" × 60)
📌 Weight: 19 g
📌 Age: 3 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua

Tasting Notes

• Black Pepper – Intense spice from start to finish

• Earth – Rustic core beneath the heat

• Charred Oak – Smoky and dry undertone

• Espresso – Bitter roasted depth

First Impressions

The Whiskey Rebellion Gran Perfecto has a dark, oily wrapper with an aggressive look. Pre-light aroma brings pepper, espresso, and oak. Cold draw is loose, giving a preview of airflow issues.

Smoking Experience

• First Third – Black pepper dominates immediately, backed by earthy grit. Flavors are bold but aggressive.

• Second Third – Espresso and charred oak join in, but spice remains the main driver. Draw stays loose.

• Final Third – Pepper becomes overwhelming, oak bitterness rises, and a relight is needed. Harshness overshadows complexity.

Pairings

• Alcohol – Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon, with caramel and vanilla sweetness to tame the cigar’s spice.

• Tea – Masala Chai, warm spices and creaminess to complement and soften the peppery profile.

Music Pairing

“Whole Lotta Love” – Led Zeppelin,

raw energy reflecting the cigar’s boldness.

Final Thoughts

The RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion Gran Perfecto is a powerhouse cigar dominated by spice and strength. While it shows character, the loose draw, relight, and lack of balance keep it from being great.

Final Score: 6/10
Why not a 10?
Construction flaws and overpowering spice limit complexity and enjoyment.

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