This is a cigar that has been reshaped and re blended by Alec Bradley. It is a smart looking cigar with an oily Cameroon wrapper with few veins and no detectable flaws. The pre light aroma is of dark fruit. The pre light draw is of mellow wood notes and some citrus tang. The draw seems to be a bit loose, but the construction is seemingly acceptable.
The cigar opens with creamy and nutty notes that are mild and pleasing. There is a slight hint of a mineral undertone at the back of the palate. The burn is acceptable, but the draw is indeed loose. There is no further development in the first half.
The second half continues to show a core of nutty flavors and the mineral undertones have given way to a light dusting of spice. At just past the half way point it becomes very difficult to draw any smoke. The cigar has quit and I have to relight to stop from sucking nothing but air. Upon relight I can see that the tobacco is too loosely packed and now the cigar is hot and causing charred notes to present in the profile. This is a serious detraction from the cigar.
The finish is long and smooth with lingering notes of roasted nuts and light pepper.
Appearance- 93 an excellent looking cigar
Taste- 86 lacking in complexity and depth, but has a nice character
Construction- 74 the severe issues in the middle hurt this cigar
Strength- 90 a nice medium presentation
Overall- 85.75 poor construction hurt this severely
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