This was gifted by Tim at
Podman Cigars.
There is precious little information about this brand, let alone this stick; LUJ's FB page does not have a product lineup nor any product info at all, only some random, uncaptioned pics. Step it up, guys!
I estimate this cigar to be around a corona grande size. It has a dark, beautiful wrapper that pretty much embodies the word "toothy." The pre-light impressions are of sweet cocoa, honey and herbs. The construction is very good, not too tight and the stick feels right in the hand for the size.
Upon lighting the honeyed sweetness makes its appearance and sticks around until the end. Floral impressions blend with a grassy, green flavor, like freshly-cut vegetables.
One thing I note right off is that this is a fast-smoking cigar; it only takes between five and seven minutes to get just under an inch in. The ash is light and flaky, and the burn is erratic, although it never gets out of hand. Correction is easy because of the fast burn, and it never requires me to use my lighter again.
Halfway in, the sweetness is still present along with the herbaciousness, and a subtle cocoa creeps in. The smoke is rich and plentiful.
I smoked this to about the inch and a half point, and it just got more tasty as it went along. A very enjoyable smoke.
I don't know if these are officially out yet or if they are still pre-release, which would explain the general lack of information. Maybe someone who knows more can fill in some blanks.