Lone Wolf Signature

Lone Wolf International was formed in July, 1996 when James Belushi and Chuck Norris teamed with an investment team who had recently opened a chain of retail cigar lounges in California. The brand was eventually acquired by David Weiss in 2000. Each of the three Lone Wolf brands are manufactured in the Dominican Republic, with each made by a different manufacturer. M.A.T.A.S.A. (renowned makers of Fonseca and Romeo & Julieta), produces the Signature Select brand we’ve sent you this month. Lone Wolf chose a different wrapper leaf for each of their 4 brands, while the fillers and binders are all Dominican Piloto Cubano and Dominican Olor tobaccos. Note the fine, Colorado Claro, Ecuadorian grown Connecticut Shade wrapper, applied by hand in Santiago, Dominican Republic, that ensconces a blend of very properly aged tobacco. Expect mellow, balanced flavors with some resinous, almost minty-cool flavors in the finish. This cigar builds power about 1/3rd through and levels off until the final 1/4th with distinct yet mild pepper notes. Look for a tempered draw that supplies a billowy smoke volume. A mellow pale ale or Bavarian Pilsener makes an appropriate partner.