This is another cigar that I have smoked for years, but that I have not had in some time. The cigar presents in a more traditional robusto size, a vitola that many makers have eschewed for a larger ring gauge and added length in recent years. The wrapper is a medium brown with some serious tooth. There are few veins and the wrapper is nicely applied. The pre light aroma has a barnyard essence, but there are some hints of spice and cedar. The pre light draw shows a nice light tobacco note.
The cigar begins with a profile that has some bitter notes that are metallic. There are some notes of spice and cedar, but they are muddled. The draw is acceptable and the burn has developed well.
In the first inch or so the bitterness subsides and the profile takes on a character of light spice with some sharp tobacco flavors. There is also an undertone of oak and nuts at the back of the palate. The burn and draw continue to perform well into the first half of the cigar.
At the halfway point the profile shows some development with notes of roasted nuts, spice and tobacco. There has been a return of some bitterness at the back of the palate and through the nose. The burn and draw are still showing well.
In the final half the profile shows notes of spice and oak, there is still some bitterness at the back of the palate that is detracting from the experience. The burn and draw have continued to perform well.
The finish is average with notes of spice and wood, but there are some papery/cardboard notes that hurt the final stages.
Appearance- 87 a nice looking smoke
Taste- 81 not very deep or complex, bitter notes hurt the score
Construction- 91 the cigar performs very well
Strength- 84 an unremarkable medium
Overall- 85.75 slightly above average
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