$6. - $9.
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Filler: Dominican
Binder: Dominican
6.7" x 50
Prelight: Sweet cedar, hay, sweet leather
1st 1/3
I like to light cigars when there wrapped in cedar with the cedar wrapping to cut down any influence with a lighter when possible.
Creamy start, spice sandalwood essence in the aroma, mild pepper notes
Cigar reminds me a lot of the Arturo Fuente Aņejo minus the cognac but a hell of a lot cheaper.
Little burnt sugar and toasty flavors follow, perfect burn line and draw, ash holds on for 1 1/2"
2nd 1/3
Nice cocoa flavors along with the burnt sugar and leather, bitter dark chocolate, nutty almonds, some espresso, interesting how a cigar comes alive here over the 1st 1/3 more often.
Final 1/3
Added toasty barbecue flavors and maybe a little smoked hickory and sweet smooth rum notes.
Overall, I think this is an enjoyable cigar, medium body, plenty of flavor.
However I would recommend giving this stick some time in the humidor to improve this great cigar.
Smoke time 1hr 30 min
Score 8.8 out of 10