Mr.Draned
The Grey Rooster
@mel-mbombay sent me 2 of his cigars for review. Right on, request accepted.
Here is my first of two reviews.
MBombay Habano Blend
Robusto - 4.5 X 48
Wrapper - Ecuador Habano
Binder - Ecuador Criollo
Filler - Nicaraguan - Peruvian
Just looking at the stick I was already impressed.
Very nice wrapper, shiny and slick.
Enjoyable prelight aroma, with hints of earth.
1st third
The first draw was smooth, with a good amount of smoke.
I got a bit of leather and a woody flavor, and upon exhaling it tasted a bit like cloves. Possibly even a bit of light caramel in there.
The cigar held an ash through the entire first third, and maintained it flavor throughout.
2nd third
The cigar was burning very nice at this point, never getting too hot and still having nice flavor to it.
If I had to say, at this part of the cigar there was some white pepper. Not spicy and just that mild pepper flavor to it.
I also noticed some wood again, and not kidding, a bit of anise. Maybe it's b/c I'm Italian and love pizelles, but that is what I noticed.
The retrohale was strong, but not overbearing. Very smokey.
Final
I have not been dissapointed.
Smooth leather like flavor. Maintains some spice, but never too much and the retrohale has cedar to it.
This cigar was enjoyable to the end, and I look forward to picking up a few in the future.
Next review tbd.
Here is my first of two reviews.
MBombay Habano Blend
Robusto - 4.5 X 48
Wrapper - Ecuador Habano
Binder - Ecuador Criollo
Filler - Nicaraguan - Peruvian
Just looking at the stick I was already impressed.
Very nice wrapper, shiny and slick.
Enjoyable prelight aroma, with hints of earth.
1st third
The first draw was smooth, with a good amount of smoke.
I got a bit of leather and a woody flavor, and upon exhaling it tasted a bit like cloves. Possibly even a bit of light caramel in there.
The cigar held an ash through the entire first third, and maintained it flavor throughout.
2nd third
The cigar was burning very nice at this point, never getting too hot and still having nice flavor to it.
If I had to say, at this part of the cigar there was some white pepper. Not spicy and just that mild pepper flavor to it.
I also noticed some wood again, and not kidding, a bit of anise. Maybe it's b/c I'm Italian and love pizelles, but that is what I noticed.
The retrohale was strong, but not overbearing. Very smokey.
Final
I have not been dissapointed.
Smooth leather like flavor. Maintains some spice, but never too much and the retrohale has cedar to it.
This cigar was enjoyable to the end, and I look forward to picking up a few in the future.
Next review tbd.
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