This is a short Petit Corona sized smoke that presents with a light brown wrapper the shade of light coffee with cream. The wrapper is fairly non-descript and lacks oils, but has no flaws and appears well applied. A further examination of the cigar indicates that there are no construction flaws and I don't feel any hard or soft spots along the length of the cigar. The pre light aroma is grassy with a hint of ammonia. The pre light draw shows signs of dry vegetation and grass.
The cigar opens with grassy and vegetal notes, there is a touch of bitterness in the open and overall the cigar does not start well. The burn is a little hot at the outset, but settles down after the first half inch. There are no burn issues in the first half of the smoke.
In the second half of the cigar some bready notes appear and offset some of the vegetal notes that were experienced earlier in the cigar. There is a slight burn flaw that appears in the second half as well, but I smoke through it and it causes no issues with the exception of a flaky charred ash.
The finish is short and grassy with bitter undertones. Overall this was a forgettable experience.
Appearance- 80 a very average cigar in terms of appealing looks
Taste- 76 grass and vegetal notes hurt this score, the cigar also lacks depth
Construction- 87 the burn issue hurts this score, but overall above average
Strength- 80 this is a medium to full offering, but lacks any remarkable strength characteristics
Overall- 80.75
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