TL;DR - too much charcoal flavor to enjoy this one, but I think there's hope for this blend.
5 mos aged ⏳️
Prelight is subtle floral with an itty bitty barnyard at the foot. Nice. Construction seems fine. Light-up is Charri, wavy, and the draw is a bit too light. The burn seems stabilized. It's turning into a roasted Woody smoke with a little bit of nuttiness. The smell of the cigar is good. A Maple syrup flavor comes and goes. Still, the charcoal won't go away and that's masking / ruining other flavors. Early discard.
I was seriously impressed by this one. Good strong flavors, yet smooth, that stay consistent throughout the entire smoke. I went down to the nub on this one enjoying every bit of it. Only slight burn issues needing one or two touch-ups, and the draw was just barely tighter than I prefer. Overall, I would call this box-worthy for me.
Overall a good stick. The flavor is balanced, but rather boring after a while. Burn was almost perfect, requiring just a couple touch ups at the beginning. I think there are better cigars in this price range, but it's worth a try if you haven't had it.
Wonderful smoke. Definitely a must for those who love dark coffee and dark chocolate. This cigar started off smooth milk chocolate for me then gradually became a nice espresso with dark chocolate and raisin with hints of leather, but very smooth and not harsh. Definitely a top 5 for me.