Today, I offer a review of another Kiki Momo Cigars offering. This time is in the No. 36. The company does not name their cigars like others do but instead uses simple numbers to define the cigar. Each vitola they offer is a different blend as owner Keith Moskowitz knows that the size of the cigar tends to offer different flavor notes and even burn qualities.
So what is the Kiki Momo No. 36? Well we should start with the blend:
- Wrapper – San Andres
- Binder – Habano the company farm in Nicaragua
- Filler – Nicaraguan
The Kiki Momo No. 36 is expressed in a (5 x 50) Robusto and comes packaged in 25-count bundles that retail for $250.00 and individual cigars have an MSRP of $15.00/cigar. If you go to the Kiki Momo Cigars website, you can use coupon code of KIKI50VIP to save 50% and free shipping.
Pre-Light Examination
The Kiki Momo No. 36 is draped in a toothy, oily, dark brown wrapper. The cigar is firm throughout. Veins are all but invisible and seams are tight. A well-applied triple cap finishes the construction.
A single band adorns the cigar. It is the same as all Kiki Momo Cigars, displaying the company logo and their tag line “A Cigar Fit For Royalty”.
Running the Kiki Momo No. 36 along the nose, I picked up a woodsy aroma along barrel while the foot offers sweetness, wood, and a hint of nut.
Using a straight cut, I sliced the cap and gave it some cold draw puffs that were excellent in restriction and delivered notes of mild stone fruit with a growing peppery spice.
Cigar Review Notes
- The initial draw offers mouth filling puffs of smoke offering notes of caramel and fruit
- A solid stacking dimes white ash forms on a thin even char line
- The early fruit is showing more of a berry note moving into the second third
- The ash dropped in solid chunk revealing a decent burn cone
- Pleasant cocoa notes add to the profile midway with a slight nuttiness
- Spice notes join the mix deep in the second third
- Retrohale is smooth and clean on the nose
- The final shows a morphing of the cocoa into dark chocolate with ever present berry notes
- Burns a tad hot in final
- Medium in Strength
- Medium Complexity
- Total Smoking Time was 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Final Analysis
The initial draw of the Kiki Momo Cigars No. 36 delivers mouth-filling puffs of smoke, introducing notes of caramel and fruit that immediately set an inviting tone. A solid stacking-dimes white ash forms atop a thin, even char line, reflecting excellent combustion early on. As the cigar progresses through the first third, the fruit character begins to show more distinctly as a berry-like note, adding a pleasant brightness to the profile. Midway through the burn, pleasant cocoa notes begin to emerge, complemented by a subtle nuttiness that adds depth and texture. As the burn continues, spice notes gradually join the mix deep in the second third, adding a lively contrast to the sweeter elements. Entering the final third, the cocoa evolves into a richer dark chocolate note, giving the profile added intensity and depth. Throughout the finish, the berry notes remain present, tying the flavors together and bringing the cigar to a balanced and satisfying conclusion.
Point Deductions: (-1) Burns a Tad hot in Final
Bonus Points: (+1) Even Burn: (+1) Buy The Bundle; (+1) Pleasurable and well balanced
