Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva

Gran Reserva is about process: tobaccos aged in bales for at least two years and cigars given roughly a year of post‑roll rest before release. That aging tightens the flavors and yields a denser mouthfeel than younger 1888 variants. The blend—San Andrés wrapper, Ecuadorian Habano binder and Nicaraguan filler—reads medium‑to‑medium/full, opening on leather and espresso with a steady black‑pepper retrohale and nutty, cocoa‑nib undertones. Dry earth and dark caramel threads appear as the cigar progresses; the box‑press produces a firm, concentrated smoke that favors roasted coffee and roasted‑nut texture rather than broad, sugary sweetness.