Blackbird Rook
- Origin Domninican Republic
- Wrapper Sumatra Seed
- Binder Habano
- Filler Nicaragua, Dominican
- Strength Medium
Can’t clip my wings! That’s the moto of this upstart, boutique cigar company. Blackbird Cigar Co. produces some really interesting sticks using great tobaccos. They also own their own factory in the Dominican Republic where they can control production from raw material to finished product. While the brand is young (it launched in 2019), their debut products created quite a stir in the industry. Each cigar blend they produce is named after a bird or bird related. I know what you’re thinking: Unkind is not a bird. Correct. But, as there was already a Raven cigar in existence, the brand owner chose Unkind as a flock of Ravens is called an unkindness. Pretty creative if you ask us, and their cigar Blackbird Unkind is just as inventive.
The Blackbird Rook is another outstanding blend from this relatively new cigar company. It’s made in their factory in the Dominican Republic with care using a rich blend of top tier tobaccos. The blend features filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua along with a Habano binder leaf. Topping the blend is a nice dark and oily Sumatra seed wrapper. Despite its dark appearance, the blend is smooth and features flavors of cream, coffee, and nuts along with hints of cedar, pepper, and dried fruits. The Rook is complex but smooth and has that trademark laid-back character of Blackbird cigars. This might be our favorite release from this burgeoning cigar company yet!