Adrian Magnus Cigars may not be a name many in the US might know. They company itself was founded in 2020 with investors from Switzerland and they have officially incorporated in the US as a Florida Corporation in 2024.
The company website notes:
“As avid cigar enthusiasts, we knew that exceptional quality and unmatched craftsmanship were paramount in the creation of luxurious cigars, so we embarked on a journey to produce the very best of them.
It was this passion that inspired us to create a unique smoking experience that brings people together over their shared love of premium cigars. We traveled far and wide, searching for the finest soils to produce leaves of the highest quality, and aged them to perfection, allowing their natural flavors to develop and mature. Countless hours of research and development led us to create a collection of cigars that exceeded our exacting standards, and from that, Adrian Magnus was born.“
With five years under their belt, and a number of product lines, the company showcased their latest release, the 5-year aged Millennium at the 2025 PCA trade show.
The blend is described as:
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder: Aged Dominican
- Filler: Aged Dominican/Nicaraguan
The blend is expressed in 2 popular vitolas, a (6 x 52) gran toro and a (5 x 54) robusto. Both expressions come packaged in 20-count boxes with an MSRP $15.15 for the robusto and $16.60 for the gran toro. For this review I sampled 3 of the robustos.
They are also available 3-count sample boxes which is what I received from the company, for the purpose of reviewing them on Stogie Press. The 3-count box has each cigar packaged in its own cardboard box in lieu of cello wrapping.
Pre-Light Examination
The Adrian Magnus Geneva Millennium 5 Years is a fine looking cigar with its smooth medium tan wrapper and well applied double cap. I found the cigar to be packed firm from head to foot.
There are two bands that adorn the cigar. The primary band is a bright gold foil with the company logo centered at the top. The name Millennium is embossed on the bottom. A thin secondary band is placed just below the primary and uses what I would describe a Cuban Cohiba yellow and declares this a 5 years aged.
Running the cigar along the nose, I picked up butter nut aroma along the barrel and what I can only describe as a fresh sea breeze note off the foot. I know that may be a weird not to some, but living by the ocean throughout my life that is the smell. Maybe it could be described as a bit briny. The fishermen out there may understand what I am saying.
I sliced the cap straight across the shoulder of the cigar and gave it some cold draw puffs that treated the palate to notes of peppery spice and a spicy cashew essence. The draw was spot on with restriction.
I chose to use a lit cedar spill to warm the foot gently with the soft flame, bringing the foot to an even orange glow as a drew in notes of tobacco sweetness and cedar. Follow along as I burn this one to ash.
Cigar Review Notes
- Initial draw offers natural tobacco sweetness and cedar
- The first retrohale is bright with pepper
- A light grey ash forms on top of a medium thick and slightly wavy char line
- An excellent volume of smoke fills the palate on each smooth puff
- Leather notes join the mix early in the burn
- A pleasant nutty aroma wafts off the foot
- Moving into second third a touch of floral brightens the profile
- The ash dropped in a nice chunk revealing a flat but centered burn cone
- Sweet creamy notes join the mix moving through the second third with a hint of coffee
- The cedar core sustains with developing pepper spice deeper in second third
- The final third brings an increased spice continues down to the end
- I should note the ash dropped only once during the journey
- Medium In Strength
- Total Smoking Time was 1 hour and 25 minutes
Final Analysis
The Adrian Magnus Geneva Millennium 5 Years Robusto delivered a classic and well-balanced journey, starting with natural tobacco sweetness and cedar before layering in leather, cream, coffee, and spice. Construction was solid, with a consistent burn, quality ash, and excellent smoke output throughout. The progression from smooth and creamy to spice-forward gave the profile depth and character. A fine choice for those who appreciate a medium-bodied cigar that builds strength and flavor as it burns.
You can purchase these direct from the company on their website here.
Point Deductions: (-1) Slight Wave in Burn; (-1) Flat but Centered burn cone
Bonus Points: (+1) Box Buy; (+1) Pleasant experience and flavor across multiple samples
