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Meerapfel Behind The Scene #3
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Meerapfel Behind The Scenes III
The Meerapfel Behind The Scenes III is part of the exclusive Selection Meerapfel Family Reserve Blends 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.
Handcrafted 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.
Cigar Information
- Brand: Meerapfel
- Line: Behind The Scenes
- Vitola: III (Box-Pressed Torpedo)
- Size: 6 x 52
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder: Proprietary (Undisclosed)
- Filler: Dominican Republic
- Strength: Medium
- Smoking Time: Approximately 60–90 Minutes
- Box Count: 25 Cigars
Flavor Profile
The 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}
Construction
Expertly 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}
Highlights
- Part of the Selection Meerapfel Family Reserve Blends collection.
- Elegant box-pressed 6 x 52 Torpedo.
- Premium Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper.
- Dominican filler with proprietary undisclosed binder.
- Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic.
- Presented in boxes of 25 cigars.
Ratings & Reviews
The 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 Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Snob, or Cigar Coop for this release. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Reviews & Product Information:
Cigar Chief – Meerapfel Behind The Scenes No. 3
Official Meerapfel – Behind The Scenes Collection
Manufacturer
For 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}