Nestor Miranda Miami Co. 20 Anniversario

This is a huge cigar in a vitola that I usually avoid as I have a preference for smaller ring gauge cigars. It presents well with a wrapper the shade of light coffee. The pre light aroma is of cedar and tea. The pre light draw is floral. I detect no issues when examining the cigar, which is refreshing in such a large smoke as I usually find flaws of one kind or another in big cigars.

The cigar begins with a very mellow flavor of tea and undertones of cedar. The cigar is pleasant but not overwhelming or excellent at this point. The smoke is ample and the draw is smooth. The ash develops well with a light gray coloration. The first couple of inches maintain these notes in an acceptable if somewhat boring fashion.

Through the first third of the cigar the core profile remains and continues to present notes of tea. There is still a cedary undertone, that is more prominent through the nose. The ash does not hold well, slowly dropping off onto my leg as if it could no longer stand it's own weight. The burn stays sharp and the smoke continues to be ample.

The middle part of the cigar shows little development. There is still a core of tea and undertones of cedar. There are some slightly floral notes at the back of the palate, but they are unremarkable in the overall profile. The burn stays solid and the cigar is performing well. I am disappointed with the lack of depth and complexity in this smoke to this point.

The final part of the cigar maintains a core of tea, but slightly peppery undertones have surfaced. There are some vegetal notes at the back of the palate that detract from the final few inches. The burn and construction have stayed consistent.

The finish is of light earth and tea, but there are still some thin grassy and vegetal notes beneath the core of flavors.

Appearance- 87 a slightly above average presentation
Taste- 83 the cigar lacks depth and complexity. The vegetal and grassy notes hurt the score
Construction- 90 a solid, well made smoke
Strength- 85 an unremarkable medium to full offering
Overall- 86.25