The wrapper on this cigar has a prelight aroma of aged tobacco and wood while the foot displays more complexity of cocoa, cinnamon, red pepper and cedar. The first few draws are filled with rich complex notes of dark chocolate, hay and black pepper which lingers for a while on the finish. The first third introduces the main profile of nuts, cedar, leather and black pepper. This cigar has a good amount of spice scattered in every draw and the overall texture is creamy with medium dominance of cedar. The complexity is above average and the strength is already a medium plus.
The next third continues with similar notes of nuts, leather, wood and black pepper. But I also notice cocoa coming through this section as well. The leather has hint of richness and the nuts has subtle sweetness. I noticed a cherry note that was more pronounced in the first cigar than the second but it certainly deserves a mention because it is distinct. The strength feels like it’s just a notch or two below a full and the body is sitting at a medium plus with good depth. Once again, the flavor profile doesn’t dramatically change for the last third as cocoa, leather, wood with bursts of red pepper are noticeable. Cocoa seems to have a deeper taste with cedar sitting in the background. The strength is easily full, body reaches full and the complexity is very good.
