This is a cigar that I had not smoked before. It presents with a dark, toothy wrapper that has prominent veins. The overall appearance is ruddy, the cigar is lopsided and has a sloppy cap. The construction appears to be a bit firm in spots, but I do not think there will be an issue. The pre light aroma has strong notes of anise and spice. The pre light draw shows a character of dark wood and spice.
The cigar opens with rich notes of dark wood and some light spice. The draw is excellent, producing thick smoke. The burn is a bit lopsided, but the ash is sturdy and has a light gray hue. There are some notes of coffee at the back of the palate as well.
At the halfway point the profile picks up some steam. There are notes of dark wood, anise, spice and coffee. The draw is still performing admirably and the burn has evened out a bit.
The final half of the cigar continues to show notes of wood, spice and coffee. The are some hints of toasted nuts at the back of the palate. The draw and burn have stayed consistent.
The finish is a bit short and a bitter note surfaces, but there are notes of wood and spice.
Appearance- 80 if you were judging this based on looks you would pass
Taste- 90 a surprisingly complex and deep profile
Construction- 88 a well made smoke
Strength- 87 a nice full smoke that could have been more complimentary to the profile
Overall- 86.25 hurt by appearance, but don't judge a book by it's cover...this is worth smoking
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