This cigar is in a weird figurado configuration that is not symmetrical. The foot is narrow, the middle is oblong and the head is thicker that than the foot. The wrapper is a mottled brown, and there are flaws, veins and cracks down the length of the cigar. The pre light aroma is of light tobacco and raisin. The pre light draw has notes of citrus and spice.
The cigar opens with some notes of light wood, cedar and light spice. There is a metallic undertone at the back of the palate that is distracting. The burn is sharp and the ash is solid and white. The draw is perfect and produces big, booming clouds of smoke.
At the half way point the profile develops a floral quality with notes of raisins, however there is still a metallic flavor that is hurting the profile. The burn has stayed strong and the wrapper flaws are not affecting the experience.
The final half of the cigar does not change too much. The profile has maintained a character of raisins and has a floral essence. The metallic undertone is showing signs of turning bitter. The burn is still strong and the construction has stayed true despite my early misgivings.
The finish is short and has floral notes and a bitter undertone.
Appearance- 80 an unattractive cigar
Taste- 83 the metallic undertones hurt this score
Construction- 92 the cigar performs well, just a little unevenness
Strength- 84 a medium bodied smoke that does not compliment the character of the smoke
Overall- 84.75 just average for me
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