Tried on 02/07/2011
| Origin: | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
| Wrapper Color: | COLORADO |
| Wrapper Type: |
ECUADOR |
| Binder: |
NICARAGUA |
| Filler: | DOMINICAN, NICARAGUA |
VERDICT: 9 |
| By: The Judge & Jury |
| PRE-LIGHT CONSTRUCTION |
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| LOOK (COSMETIC): | Well made. Wrapper: ordinary, EMS with glue marks; blemishes noted |
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| FEEL: | Medium soft |
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| SMELL: |
(Not performed) |
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| TASTE: |
(Not performed) |
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| DRAW: | Excellent | ||
| POST-LIGHT PERFORMANCE |
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| DRAW: | Perfect; pulls through head effortlessly on its own |
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| FLAVOR: |
Roasted nuts, earthy sweet, leather, subtle core of spice that stimulates the palate |
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| BOUQUET: |
Sweet wood |
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| ASH: |
Solid, milky white |
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| STRENGTH: |
Heavy medium |
TASTING NOTES: The combination of the flavor, draw & aroma was delightful. A pleasant light spice runs throughout the entire smoke with a sweetness that intensifies to the end. Finishes with balanced notes of coffee beans.
(Scoring: 1-10; 10 being the very best)