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El Septimo Excepcion Esmeralda | Rich Maduro Cigar | Woodland Hills Cigar Shop

Name: El Septimo Excepcion Esmeralda — 5 x 60 — Gordo
Brand: El Septimo
Price: 45.5 USD
Availability: InStock

El Septimo Excepcion Esmeralda - Cigar Inc

Wrapper Color: Maduro	Wrapper Tobacco: —	Wrapper Origin: Undisclosed
Filler Origin: Undisclosed	Binder Origin: Undisclosed	Country of Origin: Costa Rica

Leather

Chocolate

Pepper

Cedar

Wood

Nuts

$45.50

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El Septimo Excepcion Esmeralda (5 x 60)

El Septimo offers a jewel from its Zaya Collection in the Excepcion Esmeralda, a Gordo that balances strength with elegance and unfolds in layers from the first draw, offered by Cigar Inc., your premium cigar shop in Los Angeles and Woodland Hills.

Size: 5 x 60
Shape: Gordo
Wrapper: Maduro
Country of Origin: Costa Rica

Profile: Medium to Full.

Flavor Notes: A creamy blend of cedarwood, walnut, and molasses, lifted by creamy milk chocolate and orange zest, with hints of leather and pink peppercorn building mid-smoke.

Blend Details: The Excepcion Esmeralda is handcrafted in Costa Rica from El Septimo's proprietary long-aged tobaccos, delivering voluminous, creamy smoke with an even burn and meticulous construction. We present specific binder and filler leaves only where El Septimo officially discloses them, and for this cigar they are not published, so we describe the blend by its character. The wrapper is a silky Maduro (wrapper color not re-verified on elseptimo.com).

For adults 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.

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FAQ

What size is the Excepcion Esmeralda?

It is a 5 x 60 Gordo, a thick format that delivers voluminous, creamy smoke in a manageable length.

What does the Excepcion Esmeralda taste like?

Expect cedarwood, walnut, and molasses with creamy milk chocolate and orange zest, plus hints of leather and pink peppercorn mid-smoke.

Where is this cigar made?

It is handcrafted in Costa Rica from El Septimo's proprietary long-aged tobaccos.

How strong is the Excepcion Esmeralda?

It is medium to full in strength, balancing strength with elegance.

Can I order this cigar online from Cigar Inc.?

Yes. You can order online from Cigar Inc. or shop in person at our Woodland Hills cigar shop.

Strength: 4.0 out of 5

Wrapper Tobacco Type:

Wrapper Color: Maduro

Country of Origin: Costa Rica

Filler: Undisclosed

Binder: Undisclosed

Wrapper: Undisclosed

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Wrapper Color: Maduro	Wrapper Tobacco: —	Wrapper Origin: Undisclosed
Filler Origin: Undisclosed	Binder Origin: Undisclosed	Country of Origin: Costa Rica