No fluff just the stuff
*Note - I'd like to thank @mel-mbombay for providing the cigar for this review.
Wrapper - Ecuadorian Habano
Binder - Ecuadorian Criollo
Filler - Nicaragua/Peru
Vitola - 4.5 x 48 Robusto
Smoke Time - 1 hour 10 mins
Pairing - Water
MSRP - $9
Pre Light - Hay, cedar
Cold Draw - Earthy tobacco, leather, cedar
Appearance - Light brown, toothy yet smooth, oily, noticeable veins and seams, nice closed foot. Band is also unique.
Light - Nutty, earthy, black pepper, cocoa
1st Third - Peppery woodiness, nutty, salty, some creamy mocha notes in the finish. Retro is smooth and brings in some sweet spice and a bit more cream. Silky oily mouthfeel. Medium strength and light-medium body.
2nd Third - The profile stays the same but the pepper and wood tone way back making all the flavors pretty balanced. Medium body and strength.
Final Third - A bit of sweetness joins the profile while the earthy pepper notes start to creep back in especially in the retrohale. Medium body and strength.
Construction - Draw is a bit too loose with no resistance. Huge smoke production, slightly wavy but even burn, sturdy ash.
Overall - Though a bit mild for me this was a tasty smoke that was medium all around as far as body, strength, and flavor. Price is a little high but worth a try for those that like a good medium smoke. One thing I really enjoyed about this cigar was the silky oily mouthfeel.
*Note - I'd like to thank @mel-mbombay for providing the cigar for this review.
Wrapper - Ecuadorian Habano
Binder - Ecuadorian Criollo
Filler - Nicaragua/Peru
Vitola - 4.5 x 48 Robusto
Smoke Time - 1 hour 10 mins
Pairing - Water
MSRP - $9
Pre Light - Hay, cedar
Cold Draw - Earthy tobacco, leather, cedar
Appearance - Light brown, toothy yet smooth, oily, noticeable veins and seams, nice closed foot. Band is also unique.
Light - Nutty, earthy, black pepper, cocoa
1st Third - Peppery woodiness, nutty, salty, some creamy mocha notes in the finish. Retro is smooth and brings in some sweet spice and a bit more cream. Silky oily mouthfeel. Medium strength and light-medium body.
2nd Third - The profile stays the same but the pepper and wood tone way back making all the flavors pretty balanced. Medium body and strength.
Final Third - A bit of sweetness joins the profile while the earthy pepper notes start to creep back in especially in the retrohale. Medium body and strength.
Construction - Draw is a bit too loose with no resistance. Huge smoke production, slightly wavy but even burn, sturdy ash.
Overall - Though a bit mild for me this was a tasty smoke that was medium all around as far as body, strength, and flavor. Price is a little high but worth a try for those that like a good medium smoke. One thing I really enjoyed about this cigar was the silky oily mouthfeel.