This is a new offering from Pete Johnson and Don Pepin Garcia. The cigar has a ruddy appearance, with a low quality cigar band. There are prominent veins and the cigar has a bumpy exterior. The wrapper is dark and silky. The pre light aroma is mild with notes of sweet fruit and light tobacco. The pre light draw shows light spice and a sweet note.
The cigar begins with a sweet flavor that is difficult to name. There are some nice tobacco notes present and light spice that adds character. The burn is solid, but the draw is tight as expected from this vitola.
At the one quarter point the sweetness has developed well and is reminiscent of coconut. There are still some nice tobacco notes and some spice present as well. The burn is consistent and the draw is still tight.
At the halfway point the cigar has maintained a sweet core, there are still some fleeting tobacco notes. The burn is a bit lopsided, but there does not appear to be any issues on the horizon. The draw opens a little bit affording some more depth to the flavors.
The final half of the cigar proceeds much the same as the first. The sweet profile has maintained it's prominence, and there are notes of spice. The cigar has lacked depth and complexity.
The finish is acceptable with more sweet notes and some light spice.
Appearance- 83 not an attractive cigar
Taste- 86 some lack of depth and complexity hurt this score
Construction- 89 a well made cigar
Strength- 85 an unexpected medium/mild
Overall- 85.75 I expected more
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