{"product_id":"meerapfel-behind-the-scene-3","title":"Meerapfel Behind The Scene #3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeerapfel Behind The Scenes III\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeerapfel Behind The Scenes III\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the exclusive \u003cem\u003eSelection Meerapfel Family Reserve Blends\u003c\/em\u003e collection, offering cigar enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the craftsmanship of one of the tobacco industry's oldest and most respected families. Unlike the ultra-luxury Meerapfel Edición Exclusiva series, the Behind The Scenes collection was created to showcase exceptional blending and construction in a more approachable format while maintaining the family's uncompromising standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in the Dominican Republic, the Behind The Scenes III features a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a proprietary blend of premium Dominican tobaccos. Presented in a beautifully box-pressed torpedo format, this medium-bodied cigar emphasizes elegance, balance, and subtle complexity rather than overpowering strength. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meerapfel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Behind The Scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e III (Box-Pressed Torpedo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proprietary (Undisclosed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoking Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–90 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Behind The Scenes III opens with creamy notes of cedar, toasted bread, and roasted nuts before evolving into flavors of soft chocolate, light espresso, baking spices, and subtle white pepper. As the cigar progresses, delicate hints of coffee, natural sweetness, and earth emerge, producing a refined, balanced finish that highlights the sophistication of the Connecticut Shade wrapper. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly handcrafted with a box-pressed torpedo shape, the Behind The Scenes III delivers a smooth draw, even burn, and generous smoke production. The carefully selected Dominican tobaccos and premium Connecticut Shade wrapper provide a cool, consistent smoking experience with exceptional balance from beginning to end. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Selection Meerapfel Family Reserve Blends collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant box-pressed 6 x 52 Torpedo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominican filler with proprietary undisclosed binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in boxes of 25 cigars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Behind The Scenes III has been praised for its elegant balance, creamy texture, and refined complexity. Early reviewers have highlighted its excellent construction, smooth draw, and nuanced flavor profile, making it a standout addition to the Meerapfel portfolio. At the time of writing, no official rating has been published by \u003cem\u003eCigar Aficionado\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCigar Snob\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eCigar Coop\u003c\/em\u003e for this release. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Product Information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cigarchief.com\/shop\/the-selection-by-meerapfel-behind-the-scenes-no-3\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCigar Chief – Meerapfel Behind The Scenes No. 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/meerapfel.com\/blog\/project-type\/behind-the-scenes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOfficial Meerapfel – Behind The Scenes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 400 years, the Meerapfel family has been synonymous with exceptional tobacco cultivation and premium cigar craftsmanship. Best known as the world's foremost producer of authentic Cameroon wrapper tobacco, Meerapfel continues to innovate through boutique releases like the Behind The Scenes collection, blending rare tobaccos with meticulous craftsmanship to create cigars that embody the family's enduring legacy of excellence. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/meerapfel.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Official Meerapfel Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meerapfel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110257807558,"sku":"5420067700562","price":201.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2707\/2198\/files\/0021216_behind-the-scenes-3-by-meerapfel_1.png?v=1784669344","url":"https:\/\/cigarsisland.com\/products\/meerapfel-behind-the-scene-3","provider":"Cigars Island by Entre Humos LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}