Launched in 2015 these complex, full bodied vitolas are blended for Bespoke Cigars by Hendrick Kelner Junior. The Basilica “A” series blend includes the highly coveted Bonao leaf. The Basilica “C” series is constructed with a double binder and utilizes up to 7 different tobaccos. The Basilica was the name given to the Huge Cannon built in the 15th Century for the Ottomans to be used for the siege of Constantinople. The “flared” foot of the Basilica Line cigars invokes an exploding cannon. The foot is designed this way so as to lead the smoker gently into the full flavours emitted by the rich binder leaves of both cigars.
“We wanted to include a lancero to the Basilica Line. Blending six different tobaccos, this is a complex but well balanced smoke delivering both creaminess and spice to the palate.
“This cigar is blended especially for Bespoke Cigars by Hendrik Kelner Jr of the famous Kelner family of Master blenders at the KBF factory, Santiago, Dominican Republic.
