Meh. It hits me as a very typical cigar, but not in a positively memorable way. It took some finesse to get a good burn going, and the draw was very tight at first, but then it kicked in and actually ashed very nicely overall. The taste experience isn’t the best. The typical smoothness of a Connecticut wrapper seems overpowered by more bitter, acrid notes. I didn’t experience even a hint of softness or sweetness in the flavor notes. Maybe I needed bourbon. lol
Ok, let me update my review 20 minutes in: the second third is MUCH better than the first, ironically. Maybe it’s burning better, but at least it’s slightly more enjoyable than the start.
Final update: the last third is a miss. Pretty bitter, but not in a pleasant way as with a Maduro or intense filler. Just not enjoyable overall.
Cold draw and smell lots of vanilla and cedar. First third is a pepper bomb harsh and hot can’t even retro comfortably. Second third mellowed a ver little bit got more woodsy. Last third has the most flavor molasses, some floral notes and chocolate with more body.
First third: sweeter sweet express taste. Vanilla taste. Light spiciness. 2bd third: Sweet expresso taste. Final third: same notes as before. Final smoke time: 1:07. Final score 93
Cigar: Camacho Connecticut Figurado
Drinking: Water
Weather: 66 F, no wind
Smoke Time: 6:30 pm - ~7:30
Draw: Light/Medium
Construction: Excellent – firm with a spring
Burn: Even
Ash: Above average
Body: Mild/Smooth
Nicotine Strength: Medium
Flavors: Woody, peppery. Increases in complexity by the final third, leather notes
Conclusion: Easy choice for a daily smoke. 4/5
Nutty and woody throughout. Not the most 'mild' of conneticuts but I really enjoyed smoking this on my deck in the sun w/ a cup of coffee in the morning. Had a hint of spice by the end that wasn't too dominate.
It was ok , liked the smooth wrapper but over cigar was more bitter than I wanted . Flavors of hay ,some bitter chocolate. Wrapper cracked and unrolled a bit ,might have just been old , I'd give another chance
First 20% was earthy with oak flavors. It settled into a more hay like, with fruit overtones. Deslite this, I just couldn't get excited. It was a good, but average. Draw was easy. Ash was long, but when it got tapped off it took most of the hot embers requiring several heavy draws to keep it going. With so many untried smokes, I probably won't rebuy. It was stored at 69% RH.