Villiger La Flor de Ynclan

Villiger La Flor de Ynclan is one of Villiger Cigar Company's crowning achievements to date. Originally released in the early 2000s as a feeble attempt to put Villiger on the premium cigar map, La Flor de Ynclan fizzled out shortly after its lackluster release and was promptly discontinued. Following this "failure," so to speak, the Villiger company would spend over a decade doing what they do best: producing some of the world's best machine-made cigars and dominating the small cigar market. However, recent years have been a whole new story for Villiger, as a newfound shot at the premium market has proven quite successful, especially with the stellar introduction of the highly-rated San D'oro a couple years back. Soon thereafter, Heinrich Villiger teamed up with master blender Jose Matias Maragoto to bring back the Flor de Ynclan in a final attempt at premium market dominance. This move would prove to be a great one. Using a high-end Dominican and Nicaraguan filler blend, an Indonesian binder, and a gorgeous Ecuadorian wrapper, Maragoto blended the resurrected La Flor de Ynclan to be not just good, but absolutely incredible. The proof is in the proverbial pudding, as following its 2017 introduction, La Flor de Ynclan earned a phenomenal 93 rating and a No. 10 spot on the famous Cigar Aficionado Top 25 List. This astonishing recognition sealed a title for the Villiger Cigar Company as a true premium cigar manufacturer, and is quickly making Villiger a household name among connoisseurs the world over. (Shop other Medium-Full bodied cigars) La Flor de Ynclan is masterfully rolled and adorned with a clean, modern blue and silver band. The expert construction leaves no detail overlooked, and the gorgeous cigar immediately takes on a razor-sharp burn and offers immense plumes of thick, blue smoke. La Flor de Ynclan begins with an amazing array of wood, pepper, and floral notes, soon developing into a spicy array of grains and raw tobacco. Velvety smooth from the first puff all the way down, La Flor de Ynclan carries a medium-full-bodied bouquet of classic flavor, crossing paths with a classic Cuban-style profile and a more modern Dominican/Nicaraguan blend. The retrohale presents loads of white pepper and is soon followed by a clean, smooth finish. La Flor de Ynclan is one of the most unique smoking experiences we have seen in recent years, and is available in 3 distinct sizes, tailored to today's true connoisseur. Made for aficionados, by aficionados, La Flor de Ynclan is strictly intended for the most experienced and discriminating cigar fanatics in the world. Medium-full-bodied, this gem of a cigar pairs beautifully with single malt scotch, bourbon, or even cognac, and is best enjoyed slowly, with time to focus on its delightfully complex flavors. Similar cigars may include Ashton ESG, La Historia by E.P. Carrillo, or San Cristobal Ovation. Years in the making, the unusually unique Villiger La Flor de Ynclan has truly made a solid mark on the premium cigar market, and deserves a spot in the humidor of any seasoned cigar connoisseur.