For some reason, I don't have any information about where this came from. I am thinking it might have been a purchase I made a while back, but it might have been a bomb. It has been in my humidor for at least 18 months. (see this thread to consider how dumb this makes me feel
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9456 )
Anyway, on to the review.
Aesthetics: This is a gorgeous stick, beautiful milk chocolate wrapper with only small veins - a pretty slightly toothy, Cameroon.
Pre-light Construction: A firmly rolled cigar with some solid heft to it.
Post-light Construction: With a snip, this drew easily. It held a firm light grey ash for about 2 inches before falling unceremoniously to the floor. It ran though, until the last third. I had to touch this up continuously, even tried some porter to stop the run while touching up. It was a bit distracting.
Flavor/Strength: A solid medium body, leaning toward the heavy side. Hints of cedar came through rather slightly, while cocoa, coffee, nutmeg, and that cameroon spiciness danced enticingly around my palate.
Aroma: The Cameroon spice predominated, but cocoa and cedar came through as well.
Finish: I like that Cam. spice that lingers tantalizingly on the palate.
Recommended: Yes, with one caveat - if it doesn't run. No guarantees for that though, seems that's always a crap-shoot with any cigar.