The first of the 2 samples I received was an absolute flavor beast! So much so I thought it had to be an infused cigar. The second sample was a bit more down to earth which led me to differ and chalk the first sample up to being the perfect storm of a blend/age. The same flavor profile was there on both, just a bit more strong on the cinnamon spice with the second taking away from the flavor and strength.
Both very nice, the first scoring higher in overall enjoyability (reflected in this score), the second being better in draw, with score hits on complexity and range in both samples as there was mostly just the same flavor throughout…Keeping them close in scoring but the first sample being an absolute stud and scoring higher.
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade (Ecuador) / Binder: Corojo / Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro / Size: 6 x 52
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Smooth matte brown. Paper bag like. Tobacco. Leather
Sweet. Cinnamon raisin bBran
Sweet tobacco leaf
Right off the bat I knew this was a flavor bomb. Cinnamon Toast Crunch where I am usually greeted with a pepper burn. Further in it mellows a bit with a light creaminess. Notes reminiscent of the end milk of cinnamon toast crunch.
Intensity mellows a bit more. Full flavor is still there. A sweet pipe tobacco note creeps in with a hint of charred, sweet & smokey BBQ sauce.
Maple cinnamon spice enters the chat. Light bitterness comes to play at the end. A cinnamon spice latte taste remains on palate post smoke.
