Orient Istanbul Short Salomon

The Orient cigars from the Cities Series - Casablanca, Ispahan and Istanbul - stand for handcrafted elegance and an authentic flavour signature: dark, shimmering Maduro Colorado wrapper leaves, creamy smoke and a finely balanced spiciness. The blend combines carefully matured tobaccos from Costa Rica and selected provenances such as Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Mexico. The result: premium smokes with a strong character and reliable construction - perfect for aficionados looking for authenticity, depth and a hint of wanderlust in the glass... sorry: in the smoke.

Oriental cigars - Casablanca, Ispahan & Istanbul

Each city tells its own story on the palate: Casablanca (Short Robusto, 50×4) starts with toast, dried fruit and develops into cocoa, spice and leather. Ispahan (Robustos Extra, 52×5) ranges from mature tobacco, black tea and forest notes to tropical woods and cedar, fruit and berries in the finish. Istanbul (Short Salomon, 58×6) delights with floral, leathery and honey-like notes that lead into sweet cocoa/coffee notes before animal, tropical and fruity jammy facets characterise the finish. As different as the profiles are, the signature is the same: Density, silkiness and balance.

Origin, blend & processing

The Orient cigars are composed from selected, fermented and long-matured leaves - with a noticeable base from Costa Rica, supplemented by tobaccos from neighbouring regions. The maduro-colorado coloured wrapper leaves have a silky, oily appearance, the rolling is clean and even, the draw is reliable. In Europe, the Cities formats are offered in boxes of 20 - a harmonious, high-quality setup for connoisseurs and collectors. The combination of precise blending and careful processing ensures that each vitola tells its city story clearly and without sharpness.

Enjoyment & pairing

Whether a short indulgence(Casablanca), classic Robusto time(Ispahan) or a full-length Salomon moment(Istanbul): Orient cigars deliver velvety smoke texture and controlled intensity. Pairing ideas: Espresso or mocha (emphasises cocoa/toast), a not-too-sweet, barrel-aged rum (highlights leather/honey) or a round single malt with little peat (carries wood/spice). For the humidor, this means: three characterful destinations, a consistent quality compass.

Tasting report

Cigars outside: Dark Maduro-Colorado, silky, finely oily
Cigarsinside: Carefully rolled, even, firm
Smoke: Creamy, slightly sweet, medium-high volume
Flavour: Casablanca: Toast, dried fruit, cocoa, leather - Ispahan: Black tea, cedar, berries - Istanbul: Flowers, honey, cocoa, coffee, tropical notes
Burn: Smooth, straight burn, stable ash