La Palina

Classic Natural

Third review, now with 20 months rest. The flavor profile has definitely smoothed out with the extra rest time, consisting of earth, mineral and spice. The draw and burn were both rather smooth with decent smoke output.

Second review, now with 19 months rest. The first time last year, the flavor profile was quite odd. Flavor consists of earth, mineral and spice. This profile has smooth out quite a bit better than the last experience. However, the draw and burn were still nice with a lot of smoke output.

There's an odd flavor blend to this one... General notes of tobacco and earth are primary, but there's a mix of bitter minerals and spice as well. The blend just doesn't hit well. All other aspects are decent - well constructed, open draw, and even burn.