The draw was beautifully perfect, very good flavor balance, and an overall smooth and relaxed feel the whole way. The texture was a bit mouth-drying at times and the final third did show some minor burn issues, but overall a very enjoyable smoke.
Smoke time 65 minutes.
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf / Binder: San Andrés Mexican / Filler: Esteli Jalapa/Jamastran
Vitola: Corona / Size: 5.25 x 46
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. / Country of Origin: Nicaragua
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Raisin, cedar, leather, florals
Fresh cracked peppercorn, oak, cocoa, subtle dry coconut flakes, allspice, milk chocolate, raw almond, warm butter cookies, white pepper.
Retrohale: Cocoa powder, baking spices, light coconut
Florals, hickory, cola syrup, honey, tart pear, butter cookies, black pepper spice, roasted mixed nuts.
Retrohale: Florals, butter cookies, almond, black pepper
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Retrohale: White pepper, citrus zest, nut shells, florals