This is a good looking smoke with an oily sungrown wrapper that has no flaws and is expertly applied. An examination of the cigar reveals no softness or areas that are too firm, the cigar is supple and appropriately firm. The pre light aroma is of cocoa and light tobacco. The pre light draw is unremarkable, but has a slightly floral presentation.
The cigar begins with a profile best described as floral, there is a slightly sour undertone that is detracting from the cigar's opening few minutes. The ash is developing well and the burn is sharp. The draw is smooth and produces ample smoke.
The cigar is not anything to write home about at the halfway point, there are some light tobacco flavors and a sweet floral undertone. However, the sour notes have intensified and I am bothered by this flavor in the profile. The burn and construction have stayed acceptable.
The final third is showing no development either. The profile is still of light tobacco and has floral notes, but the sour undertone is still prominent and at this point has become an annoyance. The burn and construction are still excellent.
The finish is long and sour. There are still sweet floral notes, but they are obscured by the sour tinge that continues to assault my palate. I expect much more from a cigar that retails for $13.00.
Appearance- 88 a nice looking cigar
Taste- 75 very sub par and quite disappointing
Construction- 89 very well put together
Strength- 85 unremarkable medium strength cigar
Overall- 84.25 this was saved by the construction score
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