The Blaze Report

Appearance:

We really liked the silver dressing around the lower half of the cigar.  Solid to the touch with a hearty, brown and light oily wrapper. The aroma had some spice and some earthiness. A bold pre-light smell of dried fruits and spices, especially at the foot.

1^st Third:

A slight resistance to the draw that delivered smoke with a big aroma and rich full flavors to the palate.  Then just like that a very smooth draw, which delivered creamy smoke to the palate.  Some spicy aromas developed through the nose.

2^nd Third:

A delicious aroma embarks early on and doesn’t quit for the duration of the cigar.  Spices also developed and lingered on the finish and became very intense through the nose. The smoke was thick and chewy mouth feel. Alone with the aroma continued to develop and had a very enticing character with consistent spices.

Final Third:

The aroma continued to develop and had a luring character with consistent spices.  With a slow and even burn that held on to along and flaky ash.  Plenty of flavor with a present body that lingers in the background. Yes the cigar’s flavors continued to develop and intensify as the body became more pronounced.

Making the Grade

Final Thoughts:

Well balanced  and complex with sweet undertones and an overall light earthy, rich tobacco character.  Full flavored and full bodied cigar with outstanding construction.  A complex, delicious flavor and aroma wouldn’t let up. Overall an extremely well made cigar.

1. Was this cigar a good buy? Yes
2. Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes
3. Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes
4. Does it have complexity?  Yes
5. How consistent was the strength level? Medium Plus
6. What makes this cigar different or special? Full tobacco flavors
7. Did the cigar produce spice? Yes
8. Did the flavors match the description? Yes
9. Did the strength match the description? Yes Medium to full
10. Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes