The Gris Gris by LA Cigar Collective

The Gris Gris from LA Cigar Collective

Vitola: 6 X 50 Toro

The Gris Gris is our second house blend from LACC blended at Tabacelera La Isla in the Dominican Republic. Offering more flavor and a white pepper cream puff of a cigar. 

Factory of Production: Tabacelera La Isla

Country of Origin: Dominican Republic

Wrapper: Indonesian Sumatra

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua

Body: Sandalwood

Foot: Tart/ Fig

 Cold Draw: Walnut / Dried Fruit

 First Third: Initial light and draw presents a mild sweetness, smoothness, and a subtle retrohale that highlights the Sandalwood. The Walnut and creamy notes harmonize nicely, complemented by a touch of sweetness from the Indonesian Sumatra wrapper. Construction and burn remain impeccable throughout the first third.

 Second Third: The creamy sweetness persists throughout the cigar, complemented by a subtle hint of spice on the retrohale. This cigar is ideally suited for morning or mid-day relaxation, paired with a light beverage.

 Final thoughts: The Gris Gris is a great cigar that boasts a smooth, creamy profile, subtle hints of sandalwood, walnut, and nuanced touches of spice. Its construction and burn are flawless, rendering it an overall enjoyable smoking experience. Definitely worth getting a bundle.

 Pairing Section:

 From the Whiskey Cabinet: The ideal whiskey pairing for the Gris Gris would necessitate a light scotch, such as Glenmorangie, or a Japanese Whiskey like Nikka Coffee, which would pair perfectly with this cigar, complementing its flavors and profile.

From the Fridge: The Gris Gris would be optimally paired with a sweet Tea, Hot Herbal tea, Arnold Palmer, or Lemonade, which would complement its flavors and profile with perfection during , or alternatively, your preferred coffee or espresso.

 Abbina Pairing Soda: Royale would pair perfectly with the Gris Gris with the creaminess, walnut, and light spices from the Indonesian Sumatra and really bring together a well rounded pairing option from the Abbina line up.

Purchase Singles or by the bundle HERE

Review by Tobacconist Big Rob of LACC