[BlackIrish]

The cigar:
La Gloria Cubana Wavell natural (5x50)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican

Humidor time: 4 months
Smoking time: One hour

Prelight:
Smooth natural Ecuador Sumatra wrapper, dark caramel in color with a dull sheen. Well filled, with no soft spots. Whiffs of barnyard at the foot. Cold draw was just right.

Burn:
Lit perfectly, burned evenly until about the last third when it needed some touchups. Nothing serious, and not a distraction from the enjoyment. The ash was medium gray and firm, with no flaking. Generous draw, and lots of smoke.

Flavor:
Some soft pepper at the start, with caramel in the mix, too. Medium in body, I'd say. Finish is relatively clean.

Flavor is good, but not a great deal of complexity. The core flavors are tobacco, leather, with some peppery psice, and hints of sweetness. Creamy and woody at times. It gets a bit richer and less peppery in the last third. Maybe even the briefest taste of mint and chocolate at the end?

A very good cigar, IMHO, particularly at its price point.

BlackIrish