Score: 8.6
By Gary Korb
A well-packed cigar embellished with a rich-looking, red and gold embossed band. The outer wrapper sports a silky, even toned U.S. Connecticut leaf that’s virtually flawless and a shade darker in color than most Connecticut.
The smoke was equally silky with a wonderfully rich, creamy, medium-bodied, yet full flavor that was nutty, toasty, and naturally sweet with excellent balance.
Overall the smoke was very consistent, never turning bitter or hot, and I smoked as much of it as I could short of burning my thumb.
A very impressive cigar that’s been flying under the radar since its release, and well worth trying.
Scores
Appearance – 9
Construction – 9
Draw – 9
Burn – 8
Flavor – 8
Aroma – 9
Total Score: 8.6
Executive Editor
Gary Korb has been writing and editing content for CigarAdvisor.com since its debut in 2008. An avid cigar smoker for over 30 years, he has worked on the marketing side of the premium cigar business as a Sr. Copywriter, blogger, and Executive Editor of Cigar Advisor. A graduate of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, prior to his career in the cigar business, Gary worked in the music and video industry as a marketer and a publicist.
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