Oliva V Belicoso Review

V Belicoso
Made by: Oliva
Country: Ecuador, Nicragua
Vitola: 5 by 54

This cigar is often a go to for a casual smoke. This is at least in my past experiences with it. The Oliva V was one of the first cigars that repeatedly appeared in my humidor when I began this hobby. Of course the Melanio, the regular lines “older brother,” is a step up but the regular line does a wonderful job of bringing consistency and a good profile to the table. The only way to get my point across is to conduct a Oliva V Belicoso Review.

Prelight

The wrapper of the cigar has a little bit of tooth, medium size veins and barely visible seams. A sweet stone fruit note is coming off of the foot, with a cedar undertone. Good torpedo cap, easy and clean cut. Very little loose tobacco on the cut, very firm pack. The prelight draw shows an almost apricot note with a cedar undertone and light red pepper left on the lips. Let’s get this lit up and see how it performs.

1/3

Off the bat there is tons of thick smoke production. Very creamy smoke mixing with the cedar on the front, there is slight sweetness in the center of the profile but it isn’t well defined yet. The finish is a smooth red pepper. Very promising start, medium body, I could see it hitting medium to full. And the strength is at a low. As I reach the end of the first third a slight white pepper comes up alongside the red pepper finish. The sweetness in the center of the profile has been muffled. In its place there’s a cashew note now. Not a very straight burn, but no touchups needed.

2/3

Consistent, that would be the one word I do use to describe the cigar so far. I will be giving it a touch up because the burn has officially gotten wonky. Heavy cream and Cedar remain on the front of the cigar, cashew and a mix of white and red pepper round out the finish. Body has come up to medium to full, and strength remains at a low. No changes to the flavor profile, the strength has come up to a low to medium. But that is all in the way of changes at the moment. It may need another touch up, that’s my only complaint. The flavors are enjoyable so the lack of transitions is not an issue.

3/3

Smoke production is down by bit, and the body has fallen back to medium. The strength remains at a low to medium. The front is more Cedar forward there is still a light cream. The finish is holding with cashew, white pepper, and red pepper. As I reached the end of the cigar the cedar continued to rise and the cashew and white pepper moved to control the finish. No more changes to note.

Smoke Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Conclusion: 87

This is a great cigar with pretty familiar notes incorporated into the profile. Not many transitions, medium complexity. This is a staple for some cigar smokers for the consistency of this line. The step up version is highly rated every year, but the regular line maintains an impressive and consistent profile.

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DPG Cuban Classic Robusto Review

Don Pepin Garica Cuban Classic
Made by: My Father
Country: Nicaragua
Vitola: 5*50 (Robusto)

An interesting off-shoot of the traditional My Father cigars, the Don Pepin Garcia lines are quite popular among regular cigar smokers. One very popular cigar is the DPG blue lancero, but the cuban classic is easier to find and offers wonderful flavors. The only way I could explain this is with a DPG Cuban Classic Robusto Review so lets get it started.

Prelight

Lumpy pack with a few soft spots, small to medium veins. Very little tooth, well made triple cap. The band is understated, the foot gives off cedar with a white and black pepper note. Tough cut, very firm pack at the cap. Loose tobacco after the cut. The prelight draw shows white and black pepper with cedar, there is above average resistance on the draw. Let’s see how this performs.

1/3

At the start of the first third, there is a bitter coffee note on the front with a cedar undertone. The finish is a white and black pepper. Thin smoke, and low to medium production. The bitter note on the front is verging harshness, the cigar tastes young. As the third progresses there is a mixed nuts flavor coming up in the center of the profile alongside the bitter coffee. A nice addition to an off balanced profile at the moment. Medium bodied and no strength at this point. Dry mouth feel, not a very pleasant mix of flavors at the moment. At the end of the first thirds the flavors have calmed down a bit. Still dry, bitter coffee, and slight black pepper, all making up for an odd mix. On a positive note the constructions good.

2/3

Body remains at a medium, still no strength. The smoke production is still at a low to medium, and the burn line is great. Still pretty thin smoke which is unfortunate. As the second third burns down macadamia nut comes up to control the front, other flavors retreating. The finish is a mix of black and white pepper. No more changes to body, strength, or smoke production. The harshness has died down and the stick is becoming more balanced. The rise of the macadamia nut really helped the profile.

3/3

The sweet spot of this cigar is right at the turn from the second to last third. Macadamia nut controls the front completely and clean white pepper washes over that on the finish. Very good balance still medium bodies and no strength. Still low to medium and thin smoke production. The draw resistance stayed above average the entire cigar. The macadamia nut is falling back into a mixed nut on the front as I hit the nub and black pepper is sneaking back in on the finish.

Smoke Time: 1 hour

Conclusion: 83

I was hoping for a bit more complexity out of this cigar. Good performance, not very distinct transitions. This is a nicer yardgar in my opinion. Nothing exceptional about the blend, not much to make it stand out. But it acted as a well-built cigar with not many construction issues. Definitely shined at the end of the second third and beginning of the last third. This would make a good cigar to keep around for newer or casual cigar smokers.

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Undercrown Corona Viva Review

Undercrown Corona Viva
Made by: Drew Estate
Origin: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Brazillian
Vitola: 5 5/8 by 46

The one the only, the Undercrown! The story behind this cigar is the best part. As its told, the rollers were smoking to many of the cigars being made for the Liga Privada lines. When confronted, and told not to smoke those anymore, they made an alternate choice. That became very popular among the torcedor’s. Soon enough they made that blend into a regular production cigar, the Undercrown. This is known as a particularly enjoyable vitola in the line. Lets see what it has to offer with a Undercrown Corona Viva Review.

Prelight

The Undercrown cigars always look absolutely beautiful. A bit too much rollers glue, but I have faith that the cigar will stay together completely. Clean-cut just a little bit of loose tobacco. Medium size veins, a nice dark toothy wrapper. A syrupy cocoa is bleeding from the foot with a leather undertone. Everything points to an extremely flavorful and consistent cigar. And in my previous experiences ton of smoke production. Slightly uneven pre-light draw. Cocoa and a syrupy sweetness coming from the pre-light draw. Firm and even pack. Let’s get this lit up and see how it performs.

1/3

A blast of mixed nuts and cocoa on the front, with the sweet note on the finish. The thick smoke is producing a creamy flavor that affects the finish. Great profile, medium bodied and low strength. I do expect strength to rise. The cigar is absolutely pouring off smoke. There is an aftertaste of the cocoa and nuts. As the first third burns down there is a leather note that is detectable on the finish as well. Great burn, and very white ash. The cream from the smoke is starting to affect the profile even more with the wonderful thick mouth feel. Cocoa is up on the front and the mix nuts have retreated, the finish remains a mix of leather and a light sweet note. The strength has come up to a mild to medium the body remains in a medium.  The cigar is slow burning and consistent at this point, no flavor profile changes.

2/3

Strength has come up to match body at this point. They are both holding at a medium. Cocoa has developed on the front, the cream from the thick smoke still affects the profile. And the finish is still holding a light leather and a light sweet note, there seems to be a light white pepper hidden in there as well. As I reach the end of the second third the front is back to a balanced mix of nuts and cocoa. Great smoke production and consistent burn line. This says a lot about the Undercown line in terms of it being a solid go to and enjoyable profile.

3/3

The mixed nuts are back on the front alongside the cocoa, and the finish is holding a light white pepper and subtle leather. The creamy smoke enters the profile about halfway and is responsible for a light sweet note and the thick mouth feel rounds out the cigar. Medium strength and medium bodied are holding. It’s been a consistent cigar with a few transitions, not a ton of complexity. But overall a very satisfying and enjoyable cigar.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

Conclusion: 87

For one of the shorter vitola’s in the Undercrown line, this cigar performs wonderfully. The flavors are consistent and well pronounced. And the smoke production on these cigars is incredible. This is a cigar the can be smoked over and over again. And for a lot of people this is a very consistent choice for an everyday smoke. And it does not disappoint, if you haven’t tried this you’re missing out. But definitely smoke this outside because it will fill up a small room very quickly.

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Davidoff Puro d’Oro Eminentes Review

Puro d’Oro Eminentes
Made by: Davidoff
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 6 1/4 by 50

Another Davidoff review, this is one that I actually haven’t had before. Considering the past Davidoff reviews I have conducted, the biggest tell if a Davidoff is going to be good or not is if its construction is solid. So the prelight is going to be very important on this cigar. Of course the name comes with prestige, but lets see if the construction and tobacco can back it up this time around. Lets get it started with a Davidoff Puro d’Oro Eminentes Review.

Prelight

To start off, the cap looks well done, a nice pigtail. There’s a light tooth to the wrapper of the cigar. Visible seams, medium to small veins. The foot is giving off a white pepper note with some light citrus on the back. Very firm and even pack, let’s see how it cuts. Lots of loose tobacco after the cut, but other than that the cap is intact and the draw is great. Cedar and white pepper on the draw, little red pepper tongue tingle is also present. And there still is a slight citrus finish that I’m getting. Let’s get this lit up and see how it performs.

1/3

Very balanced and unified flavor profile. A mix of Cedar, white pepper, and citrus is blended on the front and the finish is a white and red pepper, notable by a tingle.  As the first third starts to burn, there’s a light cashew coming up alongside the finish. Medium bodied, low strength very relaxing profile at this point. Good burn line, I don’t expect any construction issues with the cigar. In my experience with Davidoff’s if the cut goes smoothly than the construction doesn’t end up being an issue. The blended flavors on the front are holding steady, the finish is changing inclusive now with red pepper, light leather, and cashew.

2/3

At the start of the second third the cashew has moved to the front alongside the Cedar. The slight citrus note is still on the back, leather and white pepper now control the finish. That was a great really pronounced transition, great complexity at this point as well. Again, when the construction of the Davidoff’s are on point then the cigars are outstanding. The body is holding at a medium, the strength is still at a low. Not a razor sharp burn but I don’t see any touchups being needed. The ash held for about 2 inches but I would recommend knocking it off at 1 1/2 to avoid ashing on yourself. Good smoke output, nice and thick good mouth feel. Toward the end of the second third, the cashew has come up and the Cedar has dropped on the front. Finish still has a light white and red pepper and it is accompanied by the leather.

3/3

The body remains at a medium, and the strength has come up to a mild to medium. I am noticing that the smoke production has risen in the last third, which is actually a nice transition and is adding to the flavor profile. Cedar and white pepper are back up on the front, cashew has retreated back on the finish and the light red pepper tingle is back on the finish is well.

Smoke Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Conclusion: 92

Great cigar solid profile, great transitions and complexity. Absolutely worth trying, this comes in right about at its price point. Good burn good construction, this is another Davidoff success. Box worthy if you find that the profile matches your palette. Wonderful balance of flavors, and the cashew acted as a great building point for the profile.

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La Boheme Cigars – New Line from Boutique Blends

La Boheme cigars are in stock and available at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium.  La Bohème is a new project by Rafael Nodal, owner of Boutique Blends Cigars. La Boheme cigars have been welcomed with rave reviews. La Bohème received Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 honors for 2015 (#12 overall) and a 94-rating on the Pittore vitola noting: “The combination of Ecuadoran Habano wrapper and Cuban-seed tobaccos has all the dynamic range of an operatic performance, hitting baritone notes like earth and ripe fruit, all the way to bright soprano tones of spice, ending with a midrange nutty finish.” The inspiration for the cigars was Rafael Nodal’s passion, Cuban culture, and great cigars, and classical music. All three have been blended into this brand, from the Cubanesque packaging (using an old Cuban marca), the cigar’s earthy, rich and robust, yet medium-bodied flavor profile, and the La Bohème name came from a Puccini opera and sizes from its characters.  The filler tobaccos are vintage Dominican leaves from the inventories of José “Jochy” Blanco, head of Tabacalera Palma in Tamboril, Dominican Republic, where some of the finest cigars in the world are assembled along with La Boheme cigars.  This cigar is truly a masterpiece and worthy of the new hype!

Made by: Tabacalera Palma for Boutique Blends Cigars
Country: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Domincan Republic
Dimensions: Poeta (5 3/4 x 54 Robusto Extra); Musico (6 1/4 x 60 Gordo); Pittore (5 1/8 x 52 Robusto); Mimi (3 1/2 x 46 Petite Corona)

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Padron 3000 Maduro Review

3000 Maduro
Made by: Padrom
Country: Nicaragua
Vitola: 5 1/2 by 52

Something that I have not gotten around to reviewing, a Padron. This is the robusto size of the thousand’s series from the company. And when it comes down to it I have not had a bad offering from Padron, I hope that doesn’t jinx this cigar. Lets see what it can do with a Padron 3000 Maduro Review.

Prelight

Immediately you detect a wonderful aroma coming from the cigar. A very deep cocoa and leather coming off of the foot. And then some deeper tones of oak, right off the bat you can tell this is going to be a medium-full bodied smoke. Medium size veins, a couple soft spots in the pack. You can feel the tooth on the wrapper, and it is visible. Suggesting a thick creamy smoke, flawless cap construction. Despite the fact that the cigar is box pressed, I don’t foresee any construction issues. Very clean-cut, no loose tobacco which is a rarity. Pre-light flavors represent the same as the foot, cocoa and leather with a hint of barnyard.

1/3

The smoke is super thick, cream is absolutely bleeding into the profile. Alongside it is a deep cocoa, with an oak/leather undertone. Medium bodied, no strength at this point, slightly wonky burn to start. But a great profile, let’s see where this goes. The best explanation of flavors at the moment is a well-done wheat toast, and I know that sounds odd. The mix of the cocoa, cream, leather, and oak are doing wonders for the profile. As I reach the end of the first third, a bitter Macadamia nut comes up on the finish. No further changes to the body or the strength of the cigar.

2/3

Continuing clouds of billowing smoke, good burn line no touch-ups needed. The body is coming up slowly and the strength is now at a low. An interesting factor to the cigar is the creaminess of the smoke, the thickness doesn’t reach Drew Estate level but the cream is still powerful enough to effect the profile.  This characteristic is playing along wonderfully with the cocoa on the front of the profile. There is a slight amount of red pepper coming in on the finish alongside the bitter macadamia nut. The cigar is representing a wonderful balance of flavor, strength, and body. Accompanied with great construction. Toward the end of the second third, macadamia nut and oak take over the profile. This is producing a wonderful flavor, and a very clear defined transition.

3/3

Cream and leather have re-entered the profile, macadamia nut still rounds out the finish. Smoke thickness has increased to match the output of Drew Estate cigars, creaminess and cocoa are back in the front of the profile with the macadamia nut bitter finish. At the end of the cigar, salted peanuts come up in the finish, alongside that note there is a bitter macadamia nut. Leather and Coco continue to hold the front. The creaminess from the smoke is retreating. At the nub the cigars the main flavor notes are oak and dry cocoa. No changes to body or strength. Very enjoyable cigar.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Conclusion:89

This cigar held to my previous experiences with the Padron brand, representing a well balanced and heavier feel profile. There is a great blend of flavors, and a great price point. This is a cigar that represents an area where it can be smoked over and over again. Wonderful example of a daily go to.

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Davidoff Short Perfecto Review

Short Perfecto
Made by: Davidoff
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 4 7/8 by 52

A short Davidoff! That sounds like a great go to for a quick celebration or short coffee meeting. I, of course, expect alot out of this cigar just given the name and price point. Lets see if it is consistent with its appearance with a Davidoff Short Perfecto Review.

Prelight

In typical Davidoff fashion this cigar appears to be an extremely well-constructed specimen. Barely visible seams, medium sized veins. Well-constructed cap, and the cigar is putting off a great cedar aroma. Unfortunately the cap fell off after the cut, but unraveling issues have been fixed. That’s some unfortunate construction on this wonderful cigar. Pre-light flavors are Cedar on the front, and light white pepper on the finish. I don’t expect the profile to change very much considering the short length of the stick.

1/3

Mixed nuts and hay are on the front, with a cedar undertone. There is also a light white pepper finish. Mild to medium body, no strength. Decent smoke production and slightly high resistance on the draw due to the perfecto shape. As the first third progresses, cedar opened up on the front overtaking the mixed nuts and hay. No changes to body or strength, great burn line.

2/3

At the start of the second third, mixed nuts came back up on the front. Cashew, macadamia nut, salted peanuts and the cedar undertone remains. No changes to body or strength. The burn line has gotten a little wonky, but no touch-ups needed. Due to the cigar being so short that’s going to be the only update for the second third.

3/3

At the start of this last third, the burn has gotten to the point where it needs a touch-up. Great burn time for a stick of the size, at an hour currently. Cedar came back up in the profile at the end, matching the flavors of the first third. Still a white pepper finish, very balanced and wonderful profile. My only complaint is the construction of the cigar. But that is intuitive with a perfecto.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Conclusion:88

With a great profile, it was a shame that this cigar struggled in the construction category. The short stick out performed my expectations. Absolutely worth trying out, but do not be fooled this is not necessarily a short smoke. A bit high in price point for the construction issues that it had. However, with a better burn and no cap issues it would have scored much higher. Another solid offering from Davidoff.

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Flor De Las Antillas Review

Flor De Las Antillas
Made by: My Father
Country: Nicaragua
Vitola: 6 by 52

The My Father cigars company puts out exceptional cigars. Today I will be examining another offering from the company with a La Flor De Las Antillas Review. This is a regular production cigar, and it represents a go to every day smoke. Let’s see what its characteristics are, and if it justifies its popularity.

Prelight

The first thing to note, the cigar has a spongy soft feel but it is consistent. Lots of medium and large veins, visible seams. The cap is pretty well done, I don’t expect any issues from it. The foot puts off flavors of black pepper and leather. The pre-light draw reveals red and black pepper, alongside a leather and raisin note. Clean-cut, just a little bit of loose tobacco. Let’s get this lit up and see what it has to offer.

1/3

Primary flavors are leather on the front with an oak undertone and a red and black pepper finish. The black pepper is dominant on the finish. Thick creamy smoke, great mouth feel and lots of smoke production. Medium body, I see it reaching medium to full soon. Low strength, good burn line and a tight compact ash currently. As the first third comes to an end, the pepper finish is up. And leather controls the front of the profile with a woodsy pine under note.

2/3

Still not quite to medium-full body, strength remains at a low. Leather continues to control the front, and black pepper is up on the finish. The pine has diminished, as has the red pepper. Still wonderfully thick smoke production, great burn line. Great construction overall but not much diversion from traditional flavors. As the second third reaches the end, the red pepper is back up on the finish over the black pepper. This is recognized by the appearance of the mouth tingle. Cream has bled into the front alongside the leather producing a wonderful mix of flavors.

3/3

At the start of the last third, the leather has retreated on the front. Pepper remains dominant throughout the center of the profile. And there is a cashew note coming up on the finish, it’s a nice transition. Strength has come up to a low to medium. Body has finally reached medium to full, the burn line is still perfect. As I reached the nub the profile held constant, this was a stable and well-made cigar. I can absolutely see why some people smoke these very often.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes

Conclusion: 85

Good flavors for an everyday cigars, the leather really shines though in this profile. Great construction, as expected from the My Father cigar factory. Good price point for this level of a cigar. Nothing extremely special, but a solid smoke for relaxing afternoon.

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Viva Republica Guerrilla Warfare Review

Guerrilla Warfare
Made by: Viva Republica
Country: Brazillian, Ecuadorian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian
Vitola: 5 1/4 by 43

This is a wonderful go to for a short smoke, the corona and petite sizes are both very enjoyable with a medium to full profile and a good amount of strength. That synopsis is going off of my past experiences with the cigar. Lets see what it has to offer this round with a Viva Republica Guerrilla Warfare Review.

Prelight

Viva Republica as a company has began to release some interesting blends, this is no exception. Boasting tobacco from 5 different countries, this line from the company presents what highly thought through blending can bring to the table. The cap is sloppy looking, the wrapper is full of big veins with slight blemishes. Visible seams, and a lumpy pack, this all adds up to a not so appealing look. The foot gives off a cedar and cocoa note. Clean cut, no issues with the sloppy looking cap. The resistance on the draw is moderate, and the prelight flavors hint at a mixed pepper as well as the cocoa. Lets get this lit up and see how it performs.

1/3

The cigar lit easily, great smoke production off the bat. The primary flavors are a cocoa with a hint of clean white pepper. There is a nice strong undertone of cedar. The finish is really the development of the white pepper note to include black pepper and a light red. Very balanced and organized flavor notes. Medium to full bodied with low-medium strength. As the first third burns down the burn line is going well despite the veins. The white pepper seems to be developing in the center of the profile as I come to the end of the second third. The finish is coming up slowly as well, but for majority of this third the flavors were balance at the cedar and cocoa on the front and then the upcoming mixed pepper finish.

2/3

No changes to body or strength at this point, the center on the profile has continued to rise, the cedar and light cocoa are still detectable on the front though. The mixed pepper now controls the profile though. The white pepper has a clean herbal freshness to it which is a nice touch and makes this different then your traditional pepper bomb of a cigar. The burn is still great, pretty compact ash. The body almost hit full for a bit there but then dropped back to medium full. Consistent thick and creamy smoke production. Toward the end of the second third I am finding the pepper to be dropping, hopefully this will give the rest of the profile that was present in the first third a chance to come back.

3/3

The mixed pepper notes have continued to die down. The body remains at a medium to full. The strength has risen to a medium as I am getting to the end of the cigar. Cedar, cocoa and the clean herbal white pepper are back up controlling the profile. This has been the most interesting third, due to the fact that the lack of the pepper notes that were so present in the second third have allowed the other flavors to shine. For a couple minutes I was picking up an almost citrus note alongside the herbal clean white pepper on the finish. Wonderful ending to this short cigar, the dying out of the black and red pepper really helped the profile.

Smoke Time: 50 minutes

Conclusion: 88

Great flavors, great overall profile. The last third really shined allowing the different tobaccos to show through. Good transition although not too defined, they were more power shifts in the profile. Where the front would have control of the profile or the finishing mixed pepper notes would have control. I stick to my original position on this cigar, it makes a great quick smoke cigar. For something in this low of a price range performing like it does this is a steal of a cigar. If you haven’t tried one I highly encourage you to. Again, for the price point you will not be disappointed.

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Avo Nicaragua Syncro Review

Nicaragua Syncro
Made by: Avo
Country: Nicaragua
Vitola: 5 by 50

I am a big fan of a lot of the Avo cigars, the LE’s are almost always delicious, and the Avo Maduro is a wonderful cigar as well. Today I will be doing a Avo Nicaragua Syncro Review, a newer release from the company.

Prelight

The first thing that pops out is the box press, this thing is a rectangle. I’m not sure how they got such sharp edges on the box press, but it certainly adds an aspect of aesthetics to the cigar. The cap has been quite disfigured by the press, I hope that that does not cause issues on the cut. Barely visible seams, slight tooth, and small to medium sized veins. The foots giving off a milk chocolate and peppermint note, it essentially smells like peppermint bark in my opinion. Cocoa and herbal notes add to a profile that isn’t seen very often, this will be interesting to see if those flavors actually develop in the cigar. The herbal peppermint is detectable on the pre-light draw. As it is a slight amount of white pepper, no issues with the cut. Very little loose tobacco, and good draw.

1/3

Very thick creamy smoke, the front is controlled by a dry Cocoa and light cedar as a base and then there’s a herbal peppermint with a macadamia nut finish. High complexity at the moment.  Medium to full body, and low to medium strength. Amazing draw, great mouth feel because of the thick smoke. OK burn line, a nice thick compact Ash. And a well-rounded profile really describes the cigar at the moment. The herbal peppermint is dying down in the center of the profile, the Cedar and the dry Cocoa are going back-and-forth in strength on the front.

2/3

Quite a large transition at the start of the second third, the front flavors of cocoa and Cedar have died down. In their place the herbal peppermint has come back up along with a floral Jasmine note. There is still a bitter macadamia nut finish, and no changes to the body or strength. Great smoke production and the burn line self-corrected. It is smoking pretty quickly, 30 minutes and I have reached the halfway point. Toward the end of the second third, the macadamia nut and white pepper on the finisher pushing back. Those flavors and the herbal and floral notes dominate the profile at the moment. One thing to note the band was quite hard to remove. It would be better just to slide it off.

3/3

At the start of the last third the herbal peppermint and Jasmine have control of the profile again. There is still a light white pepper on the finish, but the macadamia nut has died down. The body is still at a medium to full, and the strength is at a medium now. No issues with the burn, and construction is been wonderful overall. I haven’t lived a cigar this far in a while, the finish came up and controls the profile now. White pepper, floral Jasmine, oak, and a light bitter macadamia nut. This was a delicious cigar.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Conclusion: 92

Interesting profile, good clear transitions, amazing complexity, it did had some harder to find notes. This is a cigar that will give you a good shake up if you feel like you have gotten into a flavor rut of buying the same thing over and over. So that classifies it as a “once in a while” cigar, not really a frequently visited stick because you want to keep the profile entertaining. And it is, this cigar is one I could smoke over and over and have it get boring after 3 boxes or so. But this is certainly something I want to revisit and be able to appreciate the wonderful flavor notes.

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