This is a new cigar from J.C. Newman. The cigar presents well, with a nice medium brown wrapper that has acceptable veining and nice sheen. The roll feels a bit loose, but the cigar shows no soft spots. The pre light aroma is a touch sour, but has notes of cedar and a floral essence. The pre light draw is aromatic and has notes of light spice.
The cigar begins with some notes of cedar and spice, but there is a sour note at the back of the palate that is unpleasant. The draw is loose and the burn is flaky, but otherwise the cigar performs well. The sour notes persist through the first quarter of the cigar and detracts from the experience.
The middle half of the cigar shows a nice profile of vanilla, spice and cream. The flavors are shallow, but I am settling into enjoying the smoke. The draw is still loose, but the burn is acceptable.
The final quarter of the cigar maintains a profile of cream and light spice, but some sour, grassy notes have crept in, to once again detract from the experience. The draw has stayed loose, but the construction has otherwise held it's own.
The finish is middling, with notes of spice and cream, but sour undertones hurt the in the end.
Appearance- 87 an attractive cigar, with a nice sheen
Taste- 83 the sour notes detract from an otherwise nice experience
Construction- 84 the loose draw hurts the score
Strength- 80 an unremarkable medium
Overall- 83.5 an acceptable smoke
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