This is a cigar I had not smoked in over a year. It presents in a chunky robusto vitola with a firm and hefty feel. The wrapper is dark and oily, there are some prominent veins around the entire shaft of the smoke. The pre light aroma is of tobacco and pepper. The pre light draw shows pepper and leaves the tingle of nicotine on the tongue.
The cigar opens with knockout intentions. The cigar is very strong and is numbing the palate with nicotine. The profile is of dark tobacco and pepper. There is a sour, nearly metallic note at the back of the palate that is detracting from the experience. The draw is a touch tight, but it is not causing any issues. The burn is sharp and the ash is very white and firm.
The first half of the cigar proceeds with a profile of tobacco and pepper that lacks depth and complexity, the sour note dissipates in the first inch or so. The draw opens up a bit as I smoke on, and the burn is still solid.
The final half of the cigar continues with a profile of tobacco and pepper, there is some development of a note of light spice and dark wood, but it is fleeting. The draw and the burn are acceptable.
The finish is a bit short and has some harshness that is unfortunate. There are notes of tobacco and dark wood on the back of the palate.
Appearance- 88 an attractive smoke, but veining hurts the appearance
Taste- 85 a very average profile, lacking in complexity and depth
Construction- 90 an extremely well made cigar that smoked beautifully
Strength- 83 a very full offering that overshadows the profile at points
Overall- 86.5 a slightly above average experience
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