This cigar begins as a pepper bomb, is bold and came to dance. The aroma is great pre-light, mellows in the middle but shows back up at the final third. This is not a morning cigar, unless you like to wake up with a splash. I did expect a little more from the body of the cigar as the texture of the smoke was lighter and finer than the flavor demands.
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Wrapper: Mexican San Andres / Binder: Nicaraguan / Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Robusto / Size: 5 x 50
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez / Country of Origin: Nicaragua
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Hay, Baking Chocolate, Graham Cracker
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Potpourri, Tea, Hay
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Baking Chocolate, Tea
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This was a spice and black pepper bomb right off the bat. Also strong hints of espresso.
![Stallone Alagan Review: Second Third](https://cigarpublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/second-third-title.png)
The spice and pepper calms down some and a presence of mesquite or charred wood shows up.
![Stallone Alagan Review: Final Third](https://cigarpublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/final-third-title.png)
Black pepper transitions into cayenne while the cocoa and espresso notes remain present.
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The reviewing process at Cigar Public ensures that each cigar is reviewed blindly. This cigar was sent without any bands and without any information about the cigar. Cigar Public does not attempt to influence or alter any scores given by any of our reviewers.
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Guy Wasko
Guy has been smoking premium cigars since 1997, has enjoyed a cigar in 11 different countries and lives in the East Village of Manhattan. He’s also co-founder of Three Kings Cigar Co.