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6/28/2020 15:57:17Joseph S. Bearded Bastard)101085"At first glance it appeared to be a nice dark brown box press, but a closer look revealed a couple holes in the wrapper" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)87.5"Barn and slight floral" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)85MildLight"Didn't get too much flavor wise, mostly a black tea" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)85MildLight"Black tea, earth, a hint of floral" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)87.5MildLight-Medium"Much like the 2nd third, only a little more earth and floral, and a slight sweetness" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)90"smooth draw" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)85"Needed a few touch ups and a relight, I think due to the small holes up by the band" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)85"Wasn't bad, wasn't great" -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)85"Had to plug the holes up by the band as if I were playing a flute, flavor was ok, nothing too spectacular for me, over all, an OK smoke." -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)90#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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6/28/2020 18:50:38Estevan Z. TheRealBanzi)101092.5"This oily, box-pressed, cigar is eye-catching. Walnut in color, smooth to the touch, sporting a bunch of medium size veins and a triple cap. It is firm in the hand but has loose seams throughout. This is the only negative that can be found when looking over this cigar." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)90"Smelling the body you are greeted by deep dark flavors. Molasses, freshly turned compost, and raw peanuts. The foot adds deep barnyard notes and a subtle sweetness that is hard to pin down. Taking a few cold draws introduces fresh vegetal notes. Baby carrots, black olives and a candied walnut that brings everything together. So much going on here." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)90Mild-MediumMedium"Lighting this cigar you are met with a bunch of dark flavors. Early on it is fresh roasted coffee, cacao, and nutmeg. The nutmeg causes a tingling sensation in the sinuses. Half way through it shifts gears and anise comes to the forefront pushing the dark flavors into the background. The third closes with a vegetal note that presents as baby carrots. An interesting start to this smoke." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)90Mild-MediumMedium"Creamy decadent chocolate becomes the focus early on. We have lost all of the coffee notes until midway through the third. It returns as a bitter espresso complementing the chocolate. I'm finding the finish to be real short causing me to smoke faster then I want." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)90MediumMedium"The espresso and anise are coming through in equal parts now cause a mouth watering experience. As we come to about an inch left pepper starts building in the center of the tongue till I choose to set it down. Right before I set it down there is a pop of cotton candy sweetness. This felt out of place but was a welcome addition to the experience." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)90"It was a very open draw. Not a major problem but This might have been a underlined reason for it smoking faster then I would have expected." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)92.5"It was clean and straight for the majority of the time. There was a moment in the second third that it was uneven but it fixed itself with no touch ups needed." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)92.5"The concerns I had upon my initial inspection of this cigar were unfounded. Even with the loose seams this cigar performed beautifully. The ash was flaky but held on for over an inch at a time. I was pleasantly surprised." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)90"I found myself thinking about a very popular Nicaraguan brand as I smoked this. The only problem was I found myself wanting more. The flavors were great but with such a short finish I found myself going back for another puff sooner then I wanted to. While I can't take to much away from cigar I think it could have been so much better, just my opinion. It did pair very well with the iced coffee. So I can see it easily being a great cigar for someone how wants a darker cigar with their coffee in the A.M. Grab a few and give it a try." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)80#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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6/28/2020 19:20:08Jake P. Jake P.)101092.5"I loved the look of this thin box press." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)90"This was giving off a very rich musty tobacco smell." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)92.5Medium-StrongMedium-Full"Just like the aroma, the cigar started with a rich tobacco flavor. Leather and spice bounced in and out. Very well balanced start to this cigar. Some really nice roasted flavors and at times a slight floral note made for a very enjoyable start." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)95Medium-StrongMedium-Full"The second third continued with rich dark earth. Also some dark chocolate and a nice sticky molasses that made you feel like you chewed the smoke." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)95Medium-StrongMedium-Full"Rich, rich , rich, that is the word that iI keep coming back to. The smoke just covered your pallet like a blanket. The spice picked back up from the first third and the dark chocolate continued all the way to the end. I would also say a nice dark roast coffee was in the final third." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)92.5"Started off a little tight then just opened up beautifully." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)97.5"Very good burn." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)95"Well constructed. No issues here." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)95"This to me was just a fantastic smoke. Super rich and chewy all the way to the end. The musty tobacco aroma played nice with the beginning flavors from the cigar. It just felt right in your hand. The roasted flavors mixed with the chocolate and molasses was amazing." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)80#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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6/29/2020 15:58:16Allison T. The Yoga Ash)101092.5"Very soft box press, that is seemless with vascular to the touch with shades of red in the color of the wrapper. The cap is quite deep on the hip with wrinkles in the wrapper." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)92.5"Who put this cigar next to the bottle of floral hand soap from Bath & Bodyworks, because other than the faint ammonia & honey .... Floral hand soap filled my nose over & over." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)90MediumLight-Medium"Upon lighting 1010 all floral hand soap notes went away & I began to get notes of dry baking coco powder with chewy dried & hints of thick leather. These notes stayed throughout the whole 1st third, with an ash that opened like a flower with the morning sun." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)82.5Mild-MediumLight-Medium"As all the notes from the 1st third dissipated this cigar became waxy & earthy with hints of cayenne on the back of the throat. The smoke has become more dense with woodiness & I am getting frustrated as the cigar keeps needing to be relight." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)87.5MediumMedium"Notably, the ash is finally holding together & the 2nd third notes have gone away. Now, there is an all over spiciness throughout the whole mouth with cracked wood, mineral & a Himalayan salt on the very tale end." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)85"The draw seem to have the right resistance & cause no issues." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)82.5"Annoying to have to keep relighting throughout the 2nd third & the ash kept splitting & falling apart." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)85"Since there were so many relights I feel that this cigar was NOT constructed all that well. Maybe the roller had a fight with his wife the night before & was taking out on the cigar." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)85"I really would have like to have some of the floral notes from the wrapper come through in the smoking of this cigar. The 2nd third was quite a failure between tasting notes & relights. The last 3rd & the aroma of the wrapper by its self is were it was at." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)90#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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7/5/2020 18:01:47Randy B. randobush)101095"This beauty comes in a 6.5” x 50rg (maybe 48rg) box press with a beautiful dark brown, silky, oily wrapper.
It’s firmly packed, with no soft spots, extremely minimal veins, and barely visible seams." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		90"This cigar has a nice prelight aroma at the foot of barnyard, clove, & baking spices." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)92.5MediumMedium-Full"Immediately from first light, the baking cabinet spices are dominant, there a spicy creaminess to the retrohale that is very enjoyable. The clove that I smelled on the prelight is barely detectable in the first third.
1” in, and there’s a savory, beefy, deliciousness coming in that is reminiscent of the trinity drippings off a beautifully grilled ribeye that’s been resting for a few minutes.
The first third has been a delight and flavors become more complex (so far) with every draw.
The ash shows some “flavor bumps” and they be good!" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		95MediumMedium-Full"Going into the 2nd third, the finish is medium, staying on the palate just long enough until the next puff.
Creamy, baking spices, and savory like beef broth, sum up the flavor profile in the 2nd third.
Very light sweet cayenne pepper flavor & expresso, show up in this 3rd, as well.
Good stuff so far!" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		95MediumMedium-Full"The sweet cayenne is mixing well with the savory flavor, creating an almost sweet smoked Hungarian Paprika flavor that rest pleasantly on the front of the tongue. I’m digging this cigar’s transition and complexity very much.
Baking spices dominate the retrohale and the whole bouquet of previously mentioned flavors is shining through right now.
The blender should be very proud.
Strength is picking up a bit towards the 2/3 mark of the cigar." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		100"Perfect amount of resistance and smoke! Draw was top notch" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)97.5"Beautiful burn throughout the whole cigar. Zero touch ups or delights needed." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)97.5"Construction was excellent making for a beautifully performing cigar. Ash fell in 1.5” chunks." -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)95"Holiday family time left me with only getting in one cigar today, and this one was it.
No harm, no foul, as this cigar was a treat from start to the nub. Flavors were profound and easy to detect,and transitions were subtle, but very noticeable, and right on time!
I’m anxious to discover what I just smoked!" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)		62#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?#NAME?
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Real Average91.5090.0090.004.705.1089.504.305.1091.005.105.9091.5091.0091.0090.0080.40
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Standard Deviation3.791.773.062.282.615.702.282.613.792.191.675.486.985.765.0011.44
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Score9.314.509.138.959.108.949.109.1022.5090.63
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<h3>Initial Impressions</h3>Blind Cigar Review: Vallorani | Trump 2020
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<h4>Appearance:<strong>93</strong></h4><h3>Cigar Info</h3>
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#NAME?<p style="text-align: center;font-size: 130%; line-height: 140%;">Vitola: <strong>Churchill</strong>
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<h4>Aroma:<strong>90</strong></h4>Length:<strong>6 1/2" </strong>
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#NAME?Ring Gauge:<strong>48</strong>
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<h3>First Third</h3>Country of Origin:<strong>Undisclosed</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>91</strong>Wrapper:<strong>Mexican San Adres Maduro</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Medium</strong>Binder:<strong>Ecuador</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong></h4>Filler:<strong>Dominican Republic, Nicaragua</strong>
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#NAME?Factory:<strong>Vallorani Cigars</strong>
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Blender:<strong>Alberto Medina</strong>
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#NAME?Number of reviewers: <strong>5</strong>- <strong>Joseph S. </strong>(Bearded Bastard)<strong>Estevan Z. </strong>(TheRealBanzi)<strong>Jake P. </strong>(Jake P.)<strong>Allison T. </strong>(The Yoga Ash)<strong>Randy B. </strong>(randobush)#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!#VALUE!
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<h3>Second Third</h3>Price:<strong>$14.75</strong>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>90</strong>Age:<strong>9 Months</strong>
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Strength:<strong>Mild-Medium</strong>Release Date:<strong>Sept 2019</strong>
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Body/Complexity:<strong>Medium-Full</strong></h4>Contributed by:<strong>Vallorani Cigars</strong></p>
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<h4>Flavor:<strong>91</strong>
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<h4>Draw:<strong>89</strong></h4>
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<h4>Burn:<strong>91</strong></h4>
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Experience Overall:<strong>90</strong></h4>
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"Had to plug the holes up by the band as if I were playing a flute, flavor was ok, nothing too spectacular for me, over all, an OK smoke." -<strong>Joseph S. </strong> (Bearded Bastard)<br />
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"I found myself thinking about a very popular Nicaraguan brand as I smoked this. The only problem was I found myself wanting more. The flavors were great but with such a short finish I found myself going back for another puff sooner then I wanted to. While I can't take to much away from cigar I think it could have been so much better, just my opinion. It did pair very well with the iced coffee. So I can see it easily being a great cigar for someone how wants a darker cigar with their coffee in the A.M. Grab a few and give it a try." -<strong>Estevan Z. </strong> (TheRealBanzi)<br />
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"This to me was just a fantastic smoke. Super rich and chewy all the way to the end. The musty tobacco aroma played nice with the beginning flavors from the cigar. It just felt right in your hand. The roasted flavors mixed with the chocolate and molasses was amazing." -<strong>Jake P. </strong> (Jake P.)<br />
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"I really would have like to have some of the floral notes from the wrapper come through in the smoking of this cigar. The 2nd third was quite a failure between tasting notes & relights. The last 3rd & the aroma of the wrapper by its self is were it was at." -<strong>Allison T. </strong> (The Yoga Ash)<br />
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"Holiday family time left me with only getting in one cigar today, and this one was it.
No harm, no foul, as this cigar was a treat from start to the nub. Flavors were profound and easy to detect,and transitions were subtle, but very noticeable, and right on time!
I’m anxious to discover what I just smoked!" -<strong>Randy B. </strong> (randobush)
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<h4>Smoking Time (in minutes):<strong>85</strong></h4>
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6/28/2020 15:57:17Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)1010FairAt first glance it appeared to be a nice dark brown box press, but a closer look revealed a couple holes in the wrapperGoodBarn and slight floralFairMildLightDidn't get too much flavor wise, mostly a black teaFairMildLightBlack tea, earth, a hint of floralGoodMildLight-MediumMuch like the 2nd third, only a little more earth and floral, and a slight sweetnessVery Goodsmooth drawFairNeeded a few touch ups and a relight, I think due to the small holes up by the bandFairWasn't bad, wasn't greatFairHad to plug the holes up by the band as if I were playing a flute, flavor was ok, nothing too spectacular for me, over all, an OK smoke.90
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6/28/2020 18:50:38Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)1010GreatThis oily, box-pressed, cigar is eye-catching. Walnut in color, smooth to the touch, sporting a bunch of medium size veins and a triple cap. It is firm in the hand but has loose seams throughout. This is the only negative that can be found when looking over this cigar.Very GoodSmelling the body you are greeted by deep dark flavors. Molasses, freshly turned compost, and raw peanuts. The foot adds deep barnyard notes and a subtle sweetness that is hard to pin down. Taking a few cold draws introduces fresh vegetal notes. Baby carrots, black olives and a candied walnut that brings everything together. So much going on here.Very GoodMild-MediumMediumLighting this cigar you are met with a bunch of dark flavors. Early on it is fresh roasted coffee, cacao, and nutmeg. The nutmeg causes a tingling sensation in the sinuses. Half way through it shifts gears and anise comes to the forefront pushing the dark flavors into the background. The third closes with a vegetal note that presents as baby carrots. An interesting start to this smoke.Very GoodMild-MediumMediumCreamy decadent chocolate becomes the focus early on. We have lost all of the coffee notes until midway through the third. It returns as a bitter espresso complementing the chocolate. I'm finding the finish to be real short causing me to smoke faster then I want.Very GoodMediumMediumThe espresso and anise are coming through in equal parts now cause a mouth watering experience. As we come to about an inch left pepper starts building in the center of the tongue till I choose to set it down. Right before I set it down there is a pop of cotton candy sweetness. This felt out of place but was a welcome addition to the experience.Very GoodIt was a very open draw. Not a major problem but This might have been a underlined reason for it smoking faster then I would have expected.GreatIt was clean and straight for the majority of the time. There was a moment in the second third that it was uneven but it fixed itself with no touch ups needed.GreatThe concerns I had upon my initial inspection of this cigar were unfounded. Even with the loose seams this cigar performed beautifully. The ash was flaky but held on for over an inch at a time. I was pleasantly surprised.Very GoodI found myself thinking about a very popular Nicaraguan brand as I smoked this. The only problem was I found myself wanting more. The flavors were great but with such a short finish I found myself going back for another puff sooner then I wanted to. While I can't take to much away from cigar I think it could have been so much better, just my opinion. It did pair very well with the iced coffee. So I can see it easily being a great cigar for someone how wants a darker cigar with their coffee in the A.M. Grab a few and give it a try.80
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6/28/2020 19:20:08Jake P. (Jake P.)1010GreatI loved the look of this thin box press.Very GoodThis was giving off a very rich musty tobacco smell.GreatMedium-StrongMedium-FullJust like the aroma, the cigar started with a rich tobacco flavor. Leather and spice bounced in and out. Very well balanced start to this cigar. Some really nice roasted flavors and at times a slight floral note made for a very enjoyable start.ExcellentMedium-StrongMedium-FullThe second third continued with rich dark earth. Also some dark chocolate and a nice sticky molasses that made you feel like you chewed the smoke.ExcellentMedium-StrongMedium-FullRich, rich , rich, that is the word that iI keep coming back to. The smoke just covered your pallet like a blanket. The spice picked back up from the first third and the dark chocolate continued all the way to the end. I would also say a nice dark roast coffee was in the final third.GreatStarted off a little tight then just opened up beautifully.Close to PerfectVery good burn.ExcellentWell constructed. No issues here.ExcellentThis to me was just a fantastic smoke. Super rich and chewy all the way to the end. The musty tobacco aroma played nice with the beginning flavors from the cigar. It just felt right in your hand. The roasted flavors mixed with the chocolate and molasses was amazing.80
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6/29/2020 15:58:16Allison T. (The Yoga Ash)1010GreatVery soft box press, that is seemless with vascular to the touch with shades of red in the color of the wrapper. The cap is quite deep on the hip with wrinkles in the wrapper.GreatWho put this cigar next to the bottle of floral hand soap from Bath & Bodyworks, because other than the faint ammonia & honey .... Floral hand soap filled my nose over & over.Very GoodMediumLight-MediumUpon lighting 1010 all floral hand soap notes went away & I began to get notes of dry baking coco powder with chewy dried & hints of thick leather. These notes stayed throughout the whole 1st third, with an ash that opened like a flower with the morning sun.SubparMild-MediumLight-MediumAs all the notes from the 1st third dissipated this cigar became waxy & earthy with hints of cayenne on the back of the throat. The smoke has become more dense with woodiness & I am getting frustrated as the cigar keeps needing to be relight.GoodMediumMediumNotably, the ash is finally holding together & the 2nd third notes have gone away. Now, there is an all over spiciness throughout the whole mouth with cracked wood, mineral & a Himalayan salt on the very tale end.FairThe draw seem to have the right resistance & cause no issues.SubparAnnoying to have to keep relighting throughout the 2nd third & the ash kept splitting & falling apart.FairSince there were so many relights I feel that this cigar was NOT constructed all that well. Maybe the roller had a fight with his wife the night before & was taking out on the cigar.FairI really would have like to have some of the floral notes from the wrapper come through in the smoking of this cigar. The 2nd third was quite a failure between tasting notes & relights. The last 3rd & the aroma of the wrapper by its self is were it was at.90Allison
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7/5/2020 18:01:47Randy B. (randobush)1010ExcellentThis beauty comes in a 6.5” x 50rg (maybe 48rg) box press with a beautiful dark brown, silky, oily wrapper.
It’s firmly packed, with no soft spots, extremely minimal veins, and barely visible seams.		Very GoodThis cigar has a nice prelight aroma at the foot of barnyard, clove, & baking spices.GreatMediumMedium-FullImmediately from first light, the baking cabinet spices are dominant, there a spicy creaminess to the retrohale that is very enjoyable. The clove that I smelled on the prelight is barely detectable in the first third.
1” in, and there’s a savory, beefy, deliciousness coming in that is reminiscent of the trinity drippings off a beautifully grilled ribeye that’s been resting for a few minutes.
The first third has been a delight and flavors become more complex (so far) with every draw.
The ash shows some “flavor bumps” and they be good!		ExcellentMediumMedium-FullGoing into the 2nd third, the finish is medium, staying on the palate just long enough until the next puff.
Creamy, baking spices, and savory like beef broth, sum up the flavor profile in the 2nd third.
Very light sweet cayenne pepper flavor & expresso, show up in this 3rd, as well.
Good stuff so far!		ExcellentMediumMedium-FullThe sweet cayenne is mixing well with the savory flavor, creating an almost sweet smoked Hungarian Paprika flavor that rest pleasantly on the front of the tongue. I’m digging this cigar’s transition and complexity very much.
Baking spices dominate the retrohale and the whole bouquet of previously mentioned flavors is shining through right now.
The blender should be very proud.
Strength is picking up a bit towards the 2/3 mark of the cigar.		PerfectPerfect amount of resistance and smoke! Draw was top notchClose to PerfectBeautiful burn throughout the whole cigar. Zero touch ups or delights needed.Close to PerfectConstruction was excellent making for a beautifully performing cigar. Ash fell in 1.5” chunks.ExcellentHoliday family time left me with only getting in one cigar today, and this one was it.
No harm, no foul, as this cigar was a treat from start to the nub. Flavors were profound and easy to detect,and transitions were subtle, but very noticeable, and right on time!
I’m anxious to discover what I just smoked!		62@randobush
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