Maduro Forward
El Septimo Gilgamesh Collection
The Gilgamesh Collection centers on three roughly 6" offerings (King Sargon, Sable Shamash, Aqua Anu) and presents a Maduro‑style aesthetic—reviews of the Sable Shamash especially note Costa Rican‑grown leaf, a Medium–Medium‑Full strength and flavors of black pepper, toasted oak/cedar, dry earth and dark chocolate/espresso.
Sizes
- King Sargon — (6.0" x 52)
- Sable Shamash — (6.0" x 50)
- Aqua Anu — (6.0" x 50)
Strength
Medium–Medium-FullCountry of Origin
Costa RicaWrapper
Costa Rican MaduroBinder
Costa RicaFiller
Costa Rica long-fillerYear Released
2020Flavor Profile
Black pepper, toasted oak/cedar, dry earth, dark chocolate/espresso, light cream/mintGilgamesh reads like El Septimo's boutique, Maduro‑forward statement: three long, heavy‑gauge offerings that favor darker, oily wrappers and texture. Independent tasting notes—most often for the Sable Shamash—point to Costa Rican‑grown leaf and a medium to medium‑full strength profile. The smoke often opens with pepper that settles into toasted oak and dry earth, with recurring dark‑chocolate and espresso notes and occasional creamy or minty late accents. Construction and draw reports vary: many reviewers find solid flavor depth and measured smoke, but some note tight draws, wavering burn or the need for touch‑ups. The collection's identity is clear: long formats, aged darker wrappers and a dessert‑to‑wood flavor arc aimed at smokers who want texture and backbone.
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