This is the classic robusto format of the original RyJ blend. The cigar presents with a blond wrapper that has some greenish tints in some areas. The exterior of the cigar shows a few flaws and the wrapper is a touch dry. An inspection reveals a cigar that is soft and it feels under filled. The pre light aroma is of light tobacco and cedar. The pre light draw has some mild spice notes and a light toasty tone.
The cigar opens with a profile of cedar and light creamy textures that are easy on the palate. At the back of the palate there is a slightly grassy note that has bitterness to it. The draw is smooth and easy, almost too loose for me, but there are no issues. The burn is sharp and produces a light gray ash.
The first half of the cigar continues to show notes of cedar and some light creamy notes. At the back of the palate there are some light tobacco nuances, but grassy tones and bitterness hurt the impression. The draw is continuing to be too loose and some heat creeping into the smoke. The burn continues to perform well and the ash hold for an inch and a half before quietly dropping away.
The final half of the cigar shows notes of wood and light spice. There is a floral sweetness in the core of the profile that gives way to some roasted nut and toast flavors late in the offering. At the back of the palate some bitterness persists, but there are some notes of light tobacco. The lack of depth hurt what is a surprisingly complex cigar in terms of flavor. The draw continues to be too loose and the burn fouls in the final quarter of the smoke.
The finish leaves nice tones of cedar and light toasty flavors for further consideration.
Appearance- 86 the green coloration in spots hurts the visual package
Taste- 82 the grassy and bitter notes in the front half of the cigar hurt the score
Construction- 83 the loose draw hindered the performance
Strength- 87 a nice mild offering that could some more zip
Overall- 83.75 a below average offering
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