I march on in my smoking journey and continue to sample the singles that have been accumulating over time. This particular cigar has been in the humi for some months now and I had been hearing good things from fellow BOTL's. It appears as something that is very mundane. The band work is plain and the cigar's visual impact is nothing to jump and down over. The wrapper is dry to the touch and somewhat veiny. The cap is a bit lopsided and there is a flaw in the wrapper near the head. The pre light draw is showing some light cedar flavors and some grassy character that has a bitter quality. The pre light aroma is light and floral.
The cigar opens with a profile that is bitter, but showing signs of cinnamon and light wood. The depth and complexity are just not enough for me at this point and I would like some more profound flavors in this smoke. At the back of the palate there are some fleeting glimpses of pleasing sweet floral notes, but the bitterness from the front of the profile is fouling the back. The draw is too tight, not even mildly so, it is just plain too tight. The burn is solid and sharp.
The first half of the cigar shows multiple personalities. There are notes of bitter grass for the most part, but there are some really nice portions of cinnamon and wood. This erratic presentation makes me more frustrated than anything else. At the back of the palate there are some hints of lightly creamed coffee, but again the bitterness permeates the profile. The draw is still tight, but the burn maintains a nice performance.
The final half of the cigar continues it's eclectic journey. The bitter grass notes give way to strange spice quality that leaves the palate puckered and dry. There are still some ideas of cinnamon and wood, but they are overwhelmed by the strange spice flavors. At the back of the palate there are some grassy notes that are coming in, but overall there is a very mild presentation of light wood. The draw stays too tight throughout, but it never causes and issues. The burn stayed solid all the way to the end.
The finish is short and bitter with some odd mint flavors. Overall this is another must miss experience.
Appearance- 83 not visually stimulating all
Taste- 80 too erratic and for the most part poor
Construction- 82 the draw was too tight, but the burn was nice
Strength- 85 a very average medium that was stretching for full
Overall- 82 a below average smoke
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