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FFOX Forbidden X Churchill

Feb 8, 2025
~8.8
8.8 8.7
MSRP $200
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Flavor Profile

This cigar unfolds a complex journey: beginning with dark chocolate and barnyard hay enriched by honey and white pepper, evolving to a richer oak and leather second third, and concluding with sweet caramel and spice in the final third. Each phase offers its own bouquet of aromas and flavors, creating an engaging smoking experience.

Flavor Profile Last Updated
May 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Wrapper Scent

The wrapper emits a faint yet rich aroma of dark chocolate.

Dark Chocolate

Foot Scent

The foot presents a delightful mix of barnyard hay, sweet honey, and sourdough.

Barnyard Hay

Honey

Sourdough

First Third

The first third begins with a captivating blend of dark chocolate and barnyard hay, enriched by honey, white pepper, and a smooth texture of sourdough and leather.

Dark Chocolate

Barnyard Hay

Honey

White Pepper

Sourdough

Leather

Second Third

As the cigar transitions, the second third reveals a richer body with prominent oak notes and lingering leather, while maintaining a mild profile.

Oak Wood

Leather

Final Third

The final third shifts to a medium body, delivering sweet caramel notes paired with a touch of spice.

Caramel

Spice

Retrohale

The retrohale features distinct and refined cedar wood notes.

Cedar Wood


2 Reviews


FFOX Forbidden X Churchill Jan 20, 2025 Review
8.7

OverviewThis cigar offers a gentle and evolving experience, starting mild with sourdough and floral notes, developing richer oak tones, and finishing with a satisfying medium-bodied mix of sweetness and spice.
Paid$0 (from the 2024 Opus X Event in Connecticut)
CutStraight
AcquiredOct 9, 2024
SmokedJan 20, 2025
Start Time3:22pm
End Time6:16pm
Duration2h 54m
Puff Rate39s

Profile

  • Wrapper: Subtle dark chocolate aroma with barely any detectable odor.
  • Cold Draw: Notes of barnyard hay and a touch of sourdough.
  • First Third: Mild and light-bodied with sourdough aftertaste, a light floral texture reminiscent of lavender, and hints of nutmeg. Retrohale reveals cedar wood notes.
  • Second Third: The profile becomes slightly richer, focusing on the center of the tongue with emerging oakwood flavors.
  • Final Third: Transitions to a medium body with a sweet and savory combination, featuring notes of caramel and a touch of spice.

Raw Notes

  • wrapper barely has an odor, subtle dark chocolate
  • Cold draw is barnyard hay and a bit of sourdough
  • First few puffs give an aftertaste of sourdough
  • Mild and light body so far, early into the first third
  • Light floral texture, reminds me of lavenders without the odor or taste
  • A little bit of nutmeg in the first third
  • Retrohale has notes of cedar wood
  • One hour and 20 minutes in and I'm finally getting into the second third
  • The profile has become a little more rich towards the center of the tongue
  • Still a very light and mild cigar
  • some notes of Oakwood are beginning to come in
  • final third starts picking up a little bit of spice
  • Final third transitions into a medium body
  • final third has a sweet and savory taste to it, a bit of caramel