This cigar presents as a giant torpedo with a slightly lopsided look and a slightly rounded head. The wrapper looks dark and bold, but there are some prominent veins and some minor wrapper flaws. The pre light aroma is fruity and has notes of tobacco and spice. The pre light draw is sweet and has hints of fruit.
Upon lighting this cigar begins to deliver notes of tobacco, spice and dark fruit. The draw is decent and the burn begins well. I detect a slight bitter note at the back of the palate, but it is not prominent or overwhelming. The first inch and a half of the cigar performs well, but I am hoping for some development in the final two thirds.
The middle third of the cigar continues to show notes of tobacco and fruit. There is some further development of a tobacco note, but the flavors are shallow and thready. The draw has stayed consistent, but the burn has started to run a bit, but does not yet require attention.
The final third of the cigar continues to show the run that was beginning in the middle third, but I am still trying to smoke through it. The profile has begun to show notes of pepper, tobacco and earth. There is still a bitterness through the nose and at the back of the palate. The draw and burn stayed consistent throughout.
The finish is short and a bit acrid, it shows notes of pepper and tobacco.
Appearance- 84 not the most attractive of cigars
Taste- 83 some bitter notes and a poor finish hurt the score, but the profile showed promise
Construction- 83 some burn issues hurt the score
Strength- 86 an unremarkable medium/full
Overall- 84 a slightly below average offering
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