While I am not a torpedo enthusiast I was excited to smoke this cigar. I have not seen one in a retail store for nearly two years and had not smoked one in at least that length of time. No longer available, this is a cigar that should be sorely missed by enthusiasts everywhere. It presents with a beautiful medium brown wrapper that has not a single flaw. The construction appears to be superior as I detect no soft spots or hard areas, the cigar is supple and firm. The pre light aroma is replete with cedar and light tobacco and earth. The pre light draw is subtle, but contains a light tobacco note.
The cigar begins in splendid fashion with deep rich notes of tobacco, earth and roasted nuts. The smoke is full and plentiful and coats the palate with a satiny experience. The ash develops nicely with a medium gray presentation, it is firm and solid. The first couple of inches maintain these characteristics.
At somewhere between the one quarter and one third point a profile change emerges and the cigar begins to show notes of dark wood and a rich flavor of spice mixed with light earth. The ash holds until nearly the half way point, indicative of superlative construction.
The final third of the cigar reveals further complexity and depth. There are notes of earth and rich tobacco, accompanied by spice and roasted nuts. There are no burn flaws and the cigar performs in magnificent fashion.
The finish is long and leaves lingering notes of rich tobacco and earth. This cigar was a transcendant experience.
Appearance- 96 visually stunning
Taste- 97 a wonderful display of depth and complexity
Construction- 98 superlative, particularly for a torpedo, a vitola that experiences many issues
Strength- 93 a wonderful medium/full experience, I expected a bit more here
Overall- 96 this cigar is a classic and I will miss it.
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