This is one rough looking cigar. It is bumpy, rough, dry and box pressed. The cigar actually looks a lot like a cheroot, and I am hoping it has not been dipped in some awful flavor. All kidding aside, an inspection of the cigar leads me to believe that it is well made (despite appearances) and will smoke acceptably. The pre light aroma is full of earth and coffee essence. The pre light draw shows notes of light pepper and heavy tones of earth.
The cigar opens with a profile of heavy, loamy earth notes that are accented by some light notes of coffee. The draw is a bit loose, but it is performing well to this point. The burn is a bit lopsided, but with the issues noted in the appearance I am not surprised by this development.
At the halfway point the profile is still strikingly earthy, there is a sweetness that has come into the picture at this point as well. I am also detecting some light coffee elements, as well as a light note of pepper. The draw is still too loose, but the burn has stayed slightly lopsided but without issues.
The final half of the smoke continues to show notes of earth and coffee, but there are also notes of pepper, cocoa and some sweet milky flavors. The draw has remained loose and the smoke gets hot prematurely. The burn has stayed consistent.
The finish is a bit short and had some bitter notes, but there was a nice core of earth and tobacco on the finish.
Appearance- 75 this is not an attractive cigar at all
Taste- 89 I enjoyed the profile and only took away points for bitterness on the finish and some lack of depth
Construction- 86 points off for loose draw
Strength- 87 a nice medium cigar
Overall- 84.25 a nice cigar that would have been better with a stronger finish
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