There as not a large nose burn noted. A little further down some espresso beans were noted in the mix, maintaining the residual hay. The taste of this cigar is what I describe as a clean cigar. Meaning the only aftertaste is pleasant and light.
Moving along with the cigar a tanginess begins to build in a sweet and soft manner. The espresso is more noted and there is a background of nuts in the nose. For the life of me I could not pinpoint which type.
Ash Finally fell off with a bump.
-Bands removed-
At this point the espresso has moved forward. The nuttiness has gone away and there is a faint spice lingering.
I have reached the point of about where the lion would be on the band. Flavors are maintaining but I am done with the cigar. At this point is where I describe this cigar as giving me its maximum enjoyment.
Unfortunately I did not time this cigar but if I recall correctly it was the better part of an hour and a half. No touch ups other than it almost going out from me talking to an old friend too much.
I will smoke a couple more and make sure they all smoke the same and come back to this post. I think this cigar will be great smoked fresh. I am unsure what aging may do on this one.
One point I wanted to make was that this cigar did NOT dry out my mouth. It was such a smooth cigar. The lingering aftertaste is pleasant.