This is a beautiful cigar. The wrapper is a deep, earth brown reminiscent of ground coffee beans. There is one prominent vein, but overall the cigar looks inviting. An inspection and light probing show a cigar that is supple and appropriately sturdy. The pre light aroma is awash with barnyard odors, usually a sign of great things to come. The pre light draw is light and has notes of cocoa and rich tobacco.
The cigar opens with a bit of a tight draw, but the flavors are rich and full. There are notes of rich tobacco, cocoa and roasted nuts with a complimentary creaminess in the smoke. The burn has taken off well and is razor sharp during the first inch. The cigar stays in this manner until almost the halfway point.
Just before the halfway point this cigar begins to mellow out (a little disconcerting for me initially and I look for cigars to strengthen at this point) with a pleasant cedar flavor with undertones of cocoa and coffee. The complexity is just short of being profound for a cigar that is actually mellowing as I smoke it further. The burn and construction have stayed true all the way to the two thirds mark.
The final third intensifies slightly and I am noting an earthy essence paired with notes of coffee and light woody flavors. The burn and draw are still excellent.
The finish is long a pleasing with notes of coffee, cedar and light earth mingling on the palate.
Appearance- 92 an excellent looking smoke
Taste- 91 surprisingly complex
Construction- 94 I encountered no issues
Strength- 90 an excellent medium smoke that could use some more kick
Overall- 91.75
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