This is a beautiful visual experience. The cigar has a deep uniform brown color and the wrapper has no flaws. The pre light aroma is of rich tobacco and earth and puts the senses on notice that an exprience is on the way. The pre light draw has a floral edge to it and is unique to this cigar which I have smoked frequently.
The first several draws offer a blast of tobacco flavors and a little bitterness that I am not accustomed to. This is the first of these cigars that I have smoked in the new darker incarnation with the new band, and the usually timid start has been replaced with something stronger and more full than I am used to. The bitterness persists for the first quarter of the cigar and detracts from the usual experience.
At the one third point the bitterness disappears and the cigar begins to develop as the Blues of old always have. There are rich tobacco notes and hints of coffee and wood in the background. The cigar booms smoke and each draw brings forth more. The development of the smoke is satisfying and rewarding at this point in the cigar.
At the half way point the cigar is still holding it's ash, an indicator of superlative construction. The smoke continues with deep rich tobacco notes and a hint of cocoa has been added to the mix. The cigar has lost all signs of early bitterness and has settled into a nice robust medium/full adventure.
The last half of the cigar maintained a strong, rich tobacco character. The burn and draw were consistant and superior. Some bitterness resurfaced on the finish which was replete with rich tobacco and cocoa notes.
Appearance- 92
Taste- 87 this score was hurt by the bouts of bitterness
Construction- 93
Strength- 88
Overall- 90
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