Headed up by Sebastien Decoppet out of (as the name implies) Switzerland, Cavalier Genève has developed a strong core of craft-loving cigar fanatics. This is due to Decoppet's sharp palate, producing fine-tuned smoking experiences that simply cannot be ignored.

As you may have guessed, the Cavalier Genève Black Series II cigar follows the fan-favorite Cavalier Genève Black Series. With the Black Series II cigar, Cavalier maintains the San Andrés maduro wrapper of the original, but the interior has been altered, now incorporating strictly Nicaraguan tobacco throughout. Additionally, the cigars are box-pressed, making for a cool smoking temperature and better-married tobaccos within the blend.

But it wouldn't be a true Cavalier Genève cigar without the company's signature diamond-shaped 24K gold leaf band! Indeed, this is a look that is meant to stand out—and as an added bonus, you can smoke right through it, leading to some pretty sweet cigar pics, if we may.

What does the Cavalier Genève Black Series II cigar taste like?

The Cavalier Genève Black Series II cigar is dark and punchy, yet sophisticated. Expect a medium-full intensity, with brooding flavors of earth, black pepper, Christmas-like spices, and sweet mocha.