I had not smoked this version of the Maxx before and I was anticipating this cigar in the smaller ring gauge. The wrapper is a beautiful dark chocolate brown that glistens with oils. There is a prominent vein near the foot of the cigar, but physical inspection leads me to believe that this cigar will be well constructed. The pre light aroma has faint hints of chocolate and spice. The pre light draw is of muted spice notes as well.
The cigar begins with excellent chocolate flavors with undertones of coffee. The profile is straight forward and the cigar booms volumes of smoke. The vein at the foot has caused no issues and the burn is even. The ash develops well and has bright white color, though it is a bit flaky.
At the half way point the cigar maintains strong notes of chocolate. The coffee undertone has given way to a pleasant rich tobacco flavor that mingles with hints of earth. The smoke is full bodied, but not overwhelmingly strong. The burn has stayed sharp and the construction of the cigar is excellent to this point.
The last half of the cigar does not develop any further and leaves me a bit disappointed as I was craving some complexity. However, the depth of the flavors contained in the profile is noteworthy and satisfying. I only encountered one small burn flaw and it was so minimal it almost could have passed notice.
The finish was long and left lingering notes of earth and chocolate on the palate. This cigar was a pleasant surprise.
Appearance- 91
Taste- 92
Construction- 92
Strength- 92 this was an excellent medium/full experience that was exceptional when considered against the cigar's other characteristics
Overall- 91.75
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