This cigar presents in a corona size and is finished with a pigtail cap. The wrapper has some minor flaws, and the roll seems a bit tight. The pre light aroma has hints of cinnamon and light spice. The pre light draw is slightly floral, but has some notes of cinnamon and nicotine.
The cigar begins with a complex profile that shows notes of cinnamon, leather and a floral essence. The is some clove at the back of the palate that is adding to the complexity. The burn is sharp, but the draw is tight in the first inch or so.
At the one third point the profile is maintaining it's complex character. There are flavors of cinnamon, leather and clove and it is very complex and deep for a cigar of such small stature. The burn is strong and the draw has opened up a little bit. The smoke is smooth and thick, coating the palate with flavors.
At the one half mark the core of flavors is leathery with notes of tobacco and spice, there are still notes of cinnamon laced throughout the profile. The burn is even and the draw continues to loosen up.
The final half of the cigar continues to show a sturdy profile of leather, tobacco, spice and cinnamon. The strength of the cigar is surprising and it has developed from a mild/medium experience at the start to a medium/full experience at the end. The burn is uneven at this point, but a light touch up corrects the issue. The draw has opened up fully and the cigar booms satisfying clouds of smoke.
The finish is bit short, but there are still notes of tobacco and leather coating the palate.
Appearance- 88 a nice looking cigar with some minor wrapper flaws
Taste- 94 an excellent profile of complex, deep flavors
Construction- 91 the burn issue at the end causes a small deduction
Strength- 95 an excellent evolved strength over the entire body of the smoke
Overall- 92 an excellent cigar with fantastic aging potential
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