This is a bargain priced cigar that I have smoked for years. A cabinet of 25 usually retails for around $80. The cigar presents with a dark brown wrapper that is visually appealing, there are few veins, but the smoke has a rough looking construction. The pre light aroma is of cedar and light coffee. The pre light draw is a little loose, but presents flavors of earth and wood.
The cigar begins with a prominent cedar core complimented by light earth and coffee. The burn develops a beautiful white ash that is razor sharp. The cigar develops well in the first third and the burn stays consistant.
At the half way point there is a profile shift and the cigar begins to develop a robust tobacco flavor. There is also a pleasant cedar note at the back of the palate. The burn has stayed sharp and the ash is well formed. As is typical of this cigar the remnant of the end cap is starting to come loose and will eventually fall off, this is how I know I am smoking a JR Ultimate Cab.
The final third of the cigar develops a light sweetness while maintaining a nice tobacco flavor. There is the development of a slightly bitter note on the back of the palate, it is fleeting and it does not hurt the overall experience.
The finish is of tobacco and light earth. It is a little short and some bitterness surfaces.
Appearance- 86 hurt by the rough construction
Taste- 88 a fine well developed flavor profile
Construction- 88 a well constructed cigar
Strength- 87 a nice medium presentation
Overall- 87.25
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