This cigar is a bit larger than what I prefer, but I was buckled in for the ride. The wrapper is soft, almost velvety to the touch and has some blemishes and discoloration on both samples. The burn is wavy throughout but always manages to eventually correct itself. The smoke production is excellent. I felt like a fog machine on steroids.
One aspect I wasn’t a huge fan of was the finish, which is very dry. The first third and final third were enjoyable, however the second third seemed to lose a little bit of balance in the flavor profile. Overall, this is a good cigar but I am curious what the experience would be like in a smaller ring gauge.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano / Binder: Indonesian / Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Vitola: Gordo / Size: 6 x 60
Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura / Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Cedar, citrus, cinnamon, barnyard, wheat bread
Cedar, cherry syrup, plum, cinnamon, mixed nuts
Hay, cedar, cinnamon, mixed spices, sweet tea, apricot, Amaretto liqueur
Cedar, sweet cream, pepper spices, cinnamon, honey, peach, citrus, musty earth, walnuts, brazil nut, bread, minerals. Candied almonds on the retrohale.
Dry wood, coffee, mixed nuts, wet leaves, salted pretzel, honey roasted almonds with sweet cream, caramel, mixed spices and white pepper on the retrohale. Coffee notes on the finish with faint spices.
Damp wood, roasted almonds, peppermint, ginger, burnt sugar with a chewy finish. The spices pick back up, providing a tingling sensation on the tongue. Roasted coffee, dark chocolate with subtle cinnamon and sweet cream on the retrohale.
