This is the elusive cigar available only in Las Vegas, I have only smoke one before and it was while I was there. This is the first, and probably last that I will smoke outside of Vegas. The cigar presents with a nice, silky smooth medium brown wrapper. The construction of the cigar appears to be excellent and I detect no serious issues. The pre light aroma is of cinnamon and light spice. The pre light draw shows notes of cinnamon and strong tobacco flavors.
The cigar begins with full tobacco notes with hints of spice. This is very reminiscent of Opus X cigars that I have smoked. The draw is near perfect and the burn is sharp. This core of flavor is very deep, but lacks some complexity at this point in the cigar.
At the two inch mark the profile has developed into very strong notes of tobacco and spice, there is a hint of leather in the mix as well. The draw and burn have stayed superb.
At the halfway mark the cigar is still showing strong tobacco and spice notes, the leather notes are thready and that is disappointing. Burn and draw have stayed consistent to this point. The development of the palate has been deep, but it still lacks some complexity.
The final half of the cigar continues to show nice strong tobacco notes and some diminishing leather undertones, but the complexity is still lacking. The draw and burn have stayed excellent throughout the smoke.
The finish is a touch thin, there are notes of tobacco and spice, but a grassy and metallic note hurt the final impression.
Appearance- 89 a very attractive cigar, with fascinating band work
Taste- 88 the profile was nice and deep, but lacked complexity and was hurt by the finish
Construction- 96 an extremely well made cigar with nary a single issue
Strength- 91 an excellent full smoke that complimented the profile well
Overall- 91 largely due to the construction score
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