Cigar Info
El Soñador was the first cigar released from relatively new cigar company Casa De Sueños in 2019. The tobacco in the Casa De Sueños El Soñador comes from a Hidden valley in the Dominican Republic passed down from six generations of the De Los Reyes family. El Soñador translates from Spanish to The Dreamer.
This cigar was reviewed blind (no bands) by a panel of at least 4 reviewers. They did not know what they were smoking beforehand. The scores are an average of all the reviewers' scores with outliers removed. All of our cigars reviewed are shipped to the panelists with Boveda packs to ensure optimal smoking experience.
El Soñador is a Dominican puro and described as a medium blend cigar. The blend uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, San Vincente binder, and Dominican fillers. It comes in four vitolas: Robusto 5 x 52, Toro 6 x 54, Maximo 7 x 60, and Salomon 7 x 56.
Vital Stats:
Vitola: Robusto
Length: 5″
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Factory: De Los Reyes S.A.
Blender: Nirka Reyes & Ozhen Arenous
Number of reviewers: 4 – Quinn (quinnpins269) Jai P. (Jai) Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard) Ryan H. (Ryan H.)
Price: $13.60
Age: 5 Months
Release Date: 2019
Contributed by: Casa de Sueños
Initial Impressions – Casa De Sueños El Soñador Robusto
Appearance: 90
“The cigar has a nice dark brown wrapper, with no flaws that I can see.” –Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)
Aroma: 90
“A very nice aroma of barnyard hay and the sweetness of bread and sweet earth.” –Ryan H. (Ryan H.)
First Third
Flavor: 88
Strength: Medium
Body/Complexity: Medium
“I am picking up flavors of mineral, wood, black pepper, black licorice.” –Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)
“After getting the foot toasted the first few puffs were slightly bitter. This faded quickly and I was treated to a nice heavy and creamy smoke with a baking spice and gram cracker throughout the first third.” –Quinn (quinnpins269)
Second Third
Flavor: 91
Strength: Medium
Body/Complexity: Medium
“The aroma of freshly ground coffee came in right up front as a transitioned into the second third. There was also a nice amount of salty peanuts that played well with the coffee notes. I was still getting a good amount of thick creamy smoke with every puff of the cigar. Ash was holding on nicely and still held its shape after hitting the ashtray.” –Quinn (quinnpins269)
“Ash is very strong. a small, dried fruit note joins earth and leather. The small amount of spice is still present. As you smoke the dried fruit note gets sweeter and sweeter, until a dried cherry note is easily identified.” –Ryan H. (Ryan H.)
Final Third
Flavor: 91
Strength: Medium-Strong
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
“The final third shared the same fresh coffee and salted peanuts profile as the second. Though the strength did up tick slightly to the medium-strong. It was still an enjoyable blend and was not overpowering.” –Quinn (quinnpins269)
“In the final third, I am still getting that very strong coffee notes with some red pepper mixed in. I am also picking up a few nuances of the cigar that I can’t just pick out.” –Jai P. (Jai)
Overall Impressions – Casa De Sueños El Soñador Robusto
Draw: 95
“I had to mention that draw in several parts of my review. That draw is definitely something to be proud of in the manufacturing of this cigar.” –Ryan H. (Ryan H.)
Burn: 91
“Nice consistency, slightly uneven, but stayed proportional.” –Jai P. (Jai)
Construction: 93
“Very well rolled top to bottom, inside and out. All the parts came together very well in this cigar.” –Quinn (quinnpins269)
Overall Strength: Medium-Strong
Overall Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
Experience Overall: 93
“A very pleasant smoking experience with the cigar. The medium profile throughout with a little bit of strength at the end left a great impression on me. I would reach for this cigar again in a heartbeat.” –Quinn (quinnpins269)
“The best coffee cigar I have ever had. The notes of red pepper added an unexpected splash to the palate that enhanced the smoking experience. Rounded out with subtle nuances of cocoa, this cigar is perfect to end the day with.” –Jai P. (Jai)
“Great flavor combos and a thick meaty mouth feel.” –Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)
“Even though the cigar had some not-very enjoyable notes with the soap and ash, the rest of the profile was very enjoyable and burn and draw performed wonderfully. I am willing to overlook the misplaced notes, and would willingly purchase a box.” –Ryan H. (Ryan H.)
Smoking Time (in minutes): 63
| Reviewer | Appear. | Aroma | 1/3 | 2/3 | 3/3 | Draw | Burn | Constr. | Overall Experience |
| Quinn | 90 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 93 | 88 | 90 | 90 |
| Jai P. | 92 | 92 | 90 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 92 | 95 |
| Joseph S. | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 95 | 85 | 92 | 92 |
| Ryan H. | 90 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 97 | 97 | 92 | 92 |
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