El Septimo Salvador Dali

El Septimo Salvador Dali

El Septimo honors the legendary surrealist Salvador Dalí with this extraordinary Toro from the Sacred Arts Collection, a masterpiece that marries Costa Rican craftsmanship with artistic reverence. Inspired by Dalí’s profound work “Christ of Saint John of the Cross,” this medium to full-bodied creation showcases proprietary aged tobaccos in an undisclosed blend that captivates with complexity and balance, presented in elegant lacquered boxes adorned with representations of the artwork that inspired it.

Key Features

• Part of El Septimo’s prestigious Sacred Arts Collection celebrating master artists
• Proprietary Costa Rican blend with undisclosed aged tobaccos
• Toro format (6 1/2″ x 54) perfect for extended contemplative smoking
• Triple-banded presentation in grey, white, and silver for exceptional elegance
• Presented in lacquered boxes featuring Salvador Dalí artwork
• Crafted at El Septimo’s exclusive Costa Rica factory
• Medium to full-bodied profile with exceptional complexity

The Salvador Dalí immediately commands attention with its flawless construction and dark, lustrous wrapper that exhibits a subtle oil sheen. Three distinctive bands in grey, white, and silver create an exceptionally sophisticated presentation that reflects the artistic heritage this cigar celebrates. The wrapper displays invisible seams and perfect construction standards, characteristic of El Septimo’s commitment to excellence at their Costa Rican facility where master rollers craft each cigar with meticulous attention to detail.

Upon lighting, the Salvador Dalí reveals its sophisticated personality through opening notes of coffee, earth, and distinctive cherry cordial that create an intriguing foundation. The profile evolves beautifully, with dark chocolate and mixed pepper emerging while wood notes transition to refined cedar. As the experience progresses, subtle hints of dried peach, blackberry, and citrus fruits weave through the dominant coffee and chocolate backbone, creating layers of complexity. The retrohale delivers controlled white pepper spice that enhances rather than overwhelms, while maintaining remarkable balance between strength and refinement throughout the journey.

The Sacred Arts Collection philosophy shines through this blend, with each of the seven cigars representing a different day of creation and dedicated to a master artist. The Salvador Dalí exemplifies the fourth day, when celestial bodies were created, reflected in the cigar’s ability to illuminate the palate with bright flavors against an earthy foundation. The proprietary Costa Rican tobaccos, aged to perfection and carefully guarded in their exact composition, create a smoking experience that transcends typical categorization, offering moments of surrealist surprise much like Dalí’s own artistic vision.

Technical Specifications

Summary

• Box Count:
• Region: Costa Rica
• Strength: Medium to Full
• Binder:
• Wrapper:
• Filler:

What makes the Salvador Dalí special in the Sacred Arts Collection?

This cigar honors Salvador Dalí’s “Christ of Saint John of the Cross,” representing the fourth day of creation with its celestial flavor profile of cherry cordial, coffee, dark chocolate, and subtle fruit notes that create surrealist complexity.

Why does El Septimo keep their blends secret?

El Septimo maintains proprietary control over their blend compositions to protect their unique aging processes and tobacco sourcing, particularly their Costa Rican tobaccos aged up to 15 years, ensuring exclusivity and mystique.

How does this compare to other Sacred Arts cigars?

Each Sacred Arts cigar features different dimensions and blends dedicated to different artists. The Salvador Dalí Toro offers fuller body and cherry cordial sweetness compared to the earthier Leonardo da Vinci or lighter Botticelli expressions.

What distinguishes El Septimo from other luxury brands?

El Septimo focuses exclusively on Costa Rican production with proprietary tobaccos, creating over 40 different blends and collections that emphasize artistic presentation, extended aging, and complete control over their tobacco cultivation and processing.

Is the Salvador Dalí suitable for special occasions?

The elegant triple-banded presentation, artistic heritage, lacquered box packaging, and complex flavor profile make this ideal for celebrations, contemplative moments, or when sharing exceptional cigars with fellow connoisseurs.

What drinks pair well with the Salvador Dalí?

The cherry cordial and chocolate notes pair beautifully with aged rum, cognac, or port wine. Coffee lovers will appreciate espresso or Cuban coffee, while the earthiness complements single malt scotch.

How does the larger ring gauge affect the experience?

The 54 ring gauge allows El Septimo’s rollers to use entire tobacco leaves for the filler, creating more complex flavor delivery, cooler smoke temperature, and extended smoking time perfect for savoring the evolving profile.

What can I expect throughout the smoking experience?

Expect an opening of coffee, earth, and cherry cordial, progressing through dark chocolate and pepper in the second third, with cedar and subtle fruits emerging, finishing with intensified earth and spice over 75-90 minutes.