After taking this out of the wrapper, got a good look at the seams, which seemed tighter towards the cap. At the foot, the seam was a little more loose, enough to get a fingernail under, however it burned well and never separated.
The draw was exceedingly tight, I did resort to using a draw tool to improve it. Once the draw issue was managed, no other issues were found with the burn or draw. The burn line was clean and required no touch ups after first light.
Off the light, flavors were pungent and heady. The cigar mellowed to a flavor profile that was quite delicious as well as providing a velvety smoke. There was almost no pepper notes which surprised me and the flavors on the retrohale were very pleasing.
Wrapper: Nicaragua / Binder: Nicaragua / Filler: Nicaragua
Vitola: Toro / Size: 6.25 x 52
Barnyard
Barnyard and hay
Barnyard and hay
First third started off with a host of flavors, heavily peated scotch, burnt toast with a strong gingersnap flavor.
Second third transition went from those strong flavors off the get go and really mellowed out to a great blend of earth and salted toffee.
Final third mellowed into a dark pretzel like note with a lot of earth.
