This is a new blend from Rocky and I have been waiting to give one a go. The cigar presents with an oily sheen, and the wrapper has a nearly Colorado hue to it. There is one very prominent vein that runs the length of the smoke. The construction appears to be satisfactory and I do not detect any issues after an inspection. The pre light aroma has strong notes of spice with undertones of dark fruit. The pre light draw has a chemical flavor, but also shows notes of pepper and spice.
The cigar opens with a very tight draw, but I still do not feel anything in the cigar that would cause this issue. The profile has an interesting sweetness, but it is cloyed by a chemical flavor that is prominent. The burn has started out strong, but the labor to create smoke is disappointing.
The first third of the cigar shows some notes of spice, and sweetness. The chemical flavor has given way to a clean tobacco note that is interesting and very unique to this cigar. The draw loosens somewhat, but is still labor intensive. The burn has stayed sharp and is producing a nice clean, gray ash.
The second third of the cigar continues to show notes of spice, but the sweetness has taken on an herbal character. There are also some notes of light pepper and light wood at the back of the palate. The draw is still tight and is causing some undue heat to appear in the smoke. The burn has stayed crisp and the ash is well developed.
The final third shows some notes of vanilla and bread, but the chemical flavor has appeared again and is detracting from the overall experience. The draw is still too tight for me, but the heat is not hurting the smoke, there are no charred notes or feelings of discomfort. The burn is still excellent.
The finish has some bitter notes, and the chemical taste is still present. However, there are some pleasing notes of spice, roasted nuts and herbal sweetness.
Appearance- 86 the prominent vein detracts from the score
Taste- 82 due to the chemical notes a higher score is not possible, but the rest of the profile was pleasing
Construction- 78 the constant draw problems will not afford a higher score
Strength- 88 an enjoyable medium offering
Overall- 83.5 this could have been much better
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