The second sample outperformed the first by miles and I believe I know how it happened. I was chasing the dragon on the 1/3 notes so hard that I smoked the first sample way too quickly and burnt out my palate (and most likely the cigar). I slowed myself down on the second sample to grab every nuanced note I could find; resulting in a well-earned 90.
Retrohale Notes: Floral Spices & Light Pepper (1st Half) Dirty Pepper & Hints of Florals (2nd Half)
Average Smoke Time: 1 Hour 3 Minutes
Pairing Recommendations: Sparkling Water, Shirley Temple, Citrus Soda, Vodka Tonic or Mixed Bowl of Fruit
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Wrapper: Dominican Republic (Leon Reyes grown Corojo)
Binder: Dominican Republic (Cibao Valley)
Fillers: Dominican Republic (Cuban Piloto Seed from Tamboril, Olor from the Yaque Valley, Corojo from Esperance)
Factory: Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera
Country of Origin: Dominican Repubic
Vitola: Toro/ Size: 6×52
Faint Cocoa & Tobacco
Chocolate Protein Powder & Chocolate Covered Berries
Tropical Fruits, Pineapple & Orange Rind
Light Breads, Maple, Golden Raisins, Stone Fruits & Hints of Amber
Light Toasted Bread, Throat Spice & Hints of Stone Fruits
Throat Spice, Burnt Brown Sugar, Burned Coffee & Muted Notes
