Orient Istanbul Short Salomon

The Orient cigars from the Cities Series – Casablanca, Ispahan and Istanbul – epitomise artisanal elegance and a distinctive flavour profile: dark, lustrous Maduro-Colorado wrappers, a creamy smoke and a finely balanced spiciness. The blend combines carefully aged tobaccos from Costa Rica alongside selected origins such as Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Mexico. The result: premium cigars with a strong character and reliable construction – perfect for aficionados seeking authenticity, depth and a touch of wanderlust in a glass… pardon: in the smoke.

Orient Cigars – Casablanca, Ispahan & Istanbul

Each city tells its own story on the palate: Casablanca (Short Robusto, 50×4) opens with notes of toast and dried fruit, developing into cocoa, spice and leather. Ispahan (Robustos Extra, 52×5) ranges from ripe tobacco, black tea and woody notes through tropical woods to cedar, fruit and berries on the finish. Istanbul (Short Salomon, 58×6) delights with floral, leathery and honey-like notes that give way to sweet cocoa and coffee notes, before animal, tropical and fruit-jam-like facets characterise the finish. As varied as the profiles are, the signature is consistent: density, silkiness and balance.

Origin, Blend & Processing

The Orient cigars are crafted from selected, fermented and long-aged leaves – with a distinct Costa Rican base, complemented by tobaccos from neighbouring regions. The maduro-colorado coloured wrappers have a silky, oily appearance; the roll is clean and even, and the draw is reliable. In Europe, the ‘Cities’ formats are available in boxes of 20 – a harmonious, high-quality package for connoisseurs and collectors. The combination of precise blending and meticulous craftsmanship ensures that each vitola tells its city story clearly and without harshness.

Enjoyment & Pairing

Whether a quick smoke (Casablanca), a classic Robusto session (Ispahan) or a full-evening Salomon moment (Istanbul): the Orient cigars deliver a velvety smoke texture and controlled intensity. Pairing ideas: espresso or mocha (highlights cocoa/toast), a not-too-sweet, cask-aged rum (brings out leather/honey) or a rounded single malt with little peat (complements wood/spice). For the humidor, this means: three distinctive destinations, a consistent benchmark of quality.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: Dark Maduro-Colorado, silky, finely oily
Cigar interior: Carefully rolled, even, firm
Smoke: Creamy , slightly sweet, medium–full body
Flavour: Casablanca: Toast, dried fruit, cocoa, leather • Ispahan: Black tea, cedar, berries • Istanbul: Flowers, honey, cocoa, coffee, tropical notes
Burn: Smooth , even burn, stable ash