Crux Ninfamanic Review

Ninfamanic
Made by: Crux
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: 7 by 33 (Ninfa)

For a switch up I will be reviewing a lesser known cigar this time around. This size is an interesting one long and skinny, 32 ring gauge skinny. I am a fan of the lancero vitola due to the fact that they bring out the wrapper notes so much. I hope this keeps to that, let’s see what it has to offer with a Crux Ninfamanic Review.

Prelight

I have never had a cigar in this size before. Both ends are closed into a perfecto point, and the wrapper is a gorgeous chocolate. Barely visible seams and only a few medium sized veins. I was told only to clip one side and light the other as is. Due to that, I am expecting a tight draw to begin. The crux company did a wonderful job on the band for the cigar, it really makes sure it gets in eye-catching point across. I am getting a floral note off of the wrapper, however it is difficult due to the fact it is closed foot. Clean-cut no issues with the cap. And just as I spec did I cannot get a prelight draw at all.

1/3

Extremely tight draw, the current flavor note is a sour toasted marshmallow. Talk about a unique flavor, the draw is opening up slowly. The front holds a bitter cashew followed by a distinct creaminess and finishing on a tangy jasmine like note. There is an oak mixed in with the creaminess after the cashew. So with that I think it is safe to say that this is an extremely complex smoke. The burn is not perfect by any means at this point. Still a very tight draw, but good smoke output. As the first third continues a distinct milk chocolate arises on the finish. The ash did not hold on for very long, as expected with this ring gauge. At the end of the first third the creaminess was coming up in the center of the profile. Medium bodied and low strength, if it was a larger ring gauge I feel like the body would be a medium to full. But due to the tight draw it’s only reaching a medium. Also the burn evened out and required no touchups at all.

2/3

As the second third begins the oak is developing in the center of the profile. Also there is a white pepper zing just coming up on the finish. The finish dropped the floral jasmine, but the milk chocolate is still present in place of that note. The profile still does start with the cashew though. Consistent at a medium body, the strength is rising slightly but only to a low to medium. The burn is not straight, but does not need touch ups. The tight draw is still holding and I do not expect it to change. As the end of the second third comes, the nuts in the front of the profile are developing. A milk chocolate and Oak hold the center of the profile.

3/3

As the cigar is coming to an end the woodsy the notes take off. The cashew is the only nut note left on the front of the profile. There is a cedar and a deep oak that occupy the center of the profile now. And it is still finishing on a light white pepper with a milk chocolate undertone. The body never rose above a medium, and the strength held at low to medium. Not the best burn, but an astounding mix of flavors, transitions, and complexity.

Smoke Time: 50 Minutes

Conclusion: 91

Wonderful blend, a great switch up from the rest of the cigars that I have been reviewing this week. The complexity was well-developed and really showed through the profile. The transitions were impressive considering the ring gauge of the stick. Great burn-time out of it. Absolutely deserving of the 91, I wish I could give it more however did lose points due to the draw and burn in the first third. I hope to smoke another line from crux in the near future.