Reviews
Date Added: Sunday 28 July, 2024
Score: 5/10
Smoke time: 60 minutes
- **Flavour Profile**: Earthy with dark coffee flavors in the second third. Increased spiciness as the cigar progresses.
- **Construction and Burn**: Initially good, with an even burn in the second third. However, it required an extra light and deeper draws in the final third, indicating some construction or burn issues.
- **Smoking Experience**: Became difficult to smoke towards the end, with bitterness developing in the final third. Overall, it was an okay experience until the final part.
- **Aftereffects**: Noted a negative impact on digestion, which could have been exacerbated by pairing with red wine and cheese.
Date Added: Sunday 28 July, 2024
Score: 5/10
Smoke time: 65 minutes
**First Third:**
The cigar begins with an easy draw, offering a full-bodied earthy flavor reminiscent of dark roast coffee. While the flavors are not particularly refined or deep, they provide a pleasant experience. There is a subtle touch of berry that adds a hint of sweetness to the profile. However, the burn is uneven and requires correction with a lighter. The smoke is notably light and thin, lacking the thick and dense quality often associated with premium cigars.
**Second Third:**
As the cigar progresses into the second third, a new flavor note of bitter chocolate emerges, adding a layer of complexity to the tasting experience. The ash forms a good tight chimney, indicating a well-constructed cigar in terms of burn and ash retention. The burn remains at a low temperature, which is preferable for a smooth smoking experience. Despite these positive aspects, the quality of the tobacco is somewhat lacking, which slightly detracts from the overall enjoyment.
**Last Third:**
In the final third, the flavor profile deteriorates slightly,
Date Added: Sunday 28 July, 2024
**Flavour Profile**: Mild throughout with creamy and hay notes. Slight spiciness emerges about two-thirds of the way through.
- **Construction and Burn**: The cigar burned evenly with compact ash, indicating good construction.
- **Smoking Experience**: Easy to smoke, smooth and mild from start to finish, making for a pleasurable experience.
Score: 7/10
Date Added: Sunday 28 July, 2024
Didn?t enjoy this. Uneven draw, difficult to keep alight.
Date Added: Sunday 28 July, 2024
Score: 6/10
Smoke time: 100 minutes
Appearance and Construction:
The cigar has a visually appealing, dark wrapper with a slight oily sheen, indicative of a well-aged leaf. The construction seems firm but presents some challenges, as evidenced by the difficulty in maintaining an even burn throughout the smoking experience.
First Third:
From the initial light, the cigar exhibits deep, rich, full-bodied flavors. The profile is robust, with dominant notes that likely include dark chocolate, espresso, and perhaps a hint of leather. The smoke is thick and creamy, delivering a satisfying mouthfeel. The ash is initially solid, holding well, which speaks to good construction at the outset.
Second Third:
As the cigar transitions into the second third, it becomes tricky to keep the burn even. This section may require some touch-ups to maintain an even burn line. The flavors remain intense and full-bodied, but the need to relight suggests a slight inconsistency in the filler tobaccos or construction. The ash starts to lose its stability, indicating a change in the burn characterist
Date Added: Saturday 27 July, 2024
I wouldn't bother buying another, draw is way too tight on all three I have smoked so far, there's very little to write home about in terms of taste and it isn't worth the premium for me. Also, the thing just wouldn't stay lit, without vigorously chugging on it very minute. There are much better options from it's Cuban cousins. Final third was the best, as it has largely loosened up by then, but does little to save this one.
