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La Bomba Warhead

Not a bad smoke, the draw was a little too light for me personally though.

While not overly complex, the Espinosa La Bomba Warhead IX journey commences with an interplay of zesty pepper and contrasting, delightful natural sweetness. The early stages introduce fruity notes that intermingle with nuanced hints of rich dark chocolate that stimulate the senses. Midway through the burn, a delightful walnut note makes its entrance, adding a layer of refinement to the profile. Progressing into the second third, the dark chocolate elements grow more pronounced, creating a deep and indulgent sensation on the palate. As the cigar reaches its final third, spice permeates the profile that slightly enhances the complexity and brings the journey to a conclusion. This is worth grabbing a fiver of and letting some age some more.

Aroma is light notes of hay and tobacco sweetness. Cold draw notes are also light with cocoa, earth, black pepper, and hay. First draw is strong black pepper and spice overwhelming any other notes. Definitely will clear the sinuses. Luckily it mellows a bit into the first third. Pepper and spice still there on the back and retrohale. But notes of earth, dry hay, cocoa, coffee beans, and a hint of dark dried fruit sweetness come in. Has bit of leather on the lips. Second third mellows a bit more but but the flavors stay consistent. Final third doesn't change much except intermittent hints of citrus zest and the pepper and spice pick up a little. First impressions weren't great with the overwhelming pepper and spice but this stick is worth sticking it out. Has a good complexity and has a lot of thick smoke. Ash is pretty flaky in the first and second third. Overall a great stick

Smooth a bit harsh at start but very good finish