EGM Empyrean Heraldos

The EGM Empyrean Heraldos is a boutique cigar for those seeking something truly special: extremely limited in production, crafted without compromise, and deliberately positioned at the pinnacle of the EGM portfolio as part of the Empyrean range. Even the presentation exudes luxury – the cigars come in a blue and gold lacquered box of 10, with each vitola looking like a small collector’s item. At the same time, the Heraldos is surprisingly ‘smokable’: a format that doesn’t last forever, but delivers plenty of aroma and a rich smoking experience thanks to its large ring gauge.

Empyrean: “the highest realm of heaven” – inspired by antiquity

The name Empyrean derives from the Greek “Empyros” (“in fire”) – and in ancient conception, the Empyrean was the highest sphere, the realm of fire. This symbolism perfectly suits the line: a particularly ambitious, rare series crafted from aged tobaccos from the Cibao Valley in the Dominican Republic. Each cigar is made totalmente a mano by the most experienced rollers – the focus is clearly on precision, maturity and elegance.

Montesco vitola – short, powerful, elegant

The Heraldos is the shortest format in the Empyrean line and comes in the classic Montesco vitola. At 130 mm in length with a generous 55 ring gauge, it makes for a modern smoke: compact in terms of smoking time, yet generous in draw and flavour intensity. Visually, the evenly coloured, slightly oily Dominican wrapper is impressive. A subtle detail that immediately catches the eye: the foot features an additional protective band bearing the model name – a small ‘boutique touch’ that rounds off the premium feel.

Moments of indulgence with depth – also ideal as a gift

In profile, the EGM Empyrean Heraldos is usually classified as medium to full-bodied – perfect for connoisseurs who appreciate complexity without the cigar feeling coarse or aggressive. It pairs excellently with espresso, dark chocolate, aged rum or a smooth single malt. Thanks to its limited availability and elegant box design, it also makes a superb gift for aficionados – or a special treat to save for yourself on special evenings.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: Oily, even, fine wrapper
Cigar interior: Very cleanly rolled, firm
Smoke: Creamy, slightly sweet, generous smoke volume
Flavour: Starts with subtle roasted notes, cedarwood and a hint of cocoa. This is followed by nutty nuances, subtle spice and an elegant, mature tobacco sweetness – dense, balanced and with a long finish.
Burn: Generally straightforward and reliable; with a steady draw and consistent ash.