Date Added: Monday 01 April, 2019
Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto
Initial impressions - this is one very fine cigar, firm to the touch, size-proportionate at 52 RG x 5 inches and sporting an attractive mid-chocolate colour. Large and eye-catchingly simple AB band, it looked and felt good. Also, this example had been resting in the humidor for a month.
First third - mostly mild with predominant background notes of earth, wood and hay. Good draw using a clean punch cut, easily fired up using a torch lighter and pleasant aroma upon lighting with considerable smoke output. Definitely no complex flavours detected and no hint of spiciness (or harshness for that matter) on the palate but nonetheless enjoyable, particularly when paired with a Bowmore Islay malt.
Second third - little change to overall taste experience. Enjoyable if slightly underwhelming. Left a pleasant but mildly dry aftertaste in the mouth. Developed a very uneven burn line which needed correcting on a couple of occasions.
Final third - much as before. The smaller band easy to remove but larger band was problematic, refusing to budge and ultima